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Cronulla Surf LifeSaving Club Incorporated

AFFILIATED WITH SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA – SYDNEY BRANCH INCORPORATED

97th Annual Report and Balance Sheet – 2003-2004 Season

Australian Gold Medal Winners – Season 2003-2004

FRONT COVER: AUSTRALIAN GOLD MEDAL WINNERS – SEASON 2003-2004:Top left – Under-16 Women’s Board Relay (left to right): Cassie Davenport, Peta Scanlon, Alexandra Flemming.

Top right – Under-19 Women’s Beach Relay Team (left to right): Nicki Jones, Amy Keegan, Jessica Hamilton, Melissa Miles.Middle right – Open Women’s Board Display: Tiarne Smith. Bottom Left – Open Men’s Board Race: Nathan Smith.

Bottom right – 60-64 Men’s Double Ski & Board Rescue Races: Paul Day and Allan Metti.

“Most Inspirational Member” – 2003-2004

Phil Hamilton – “Most Inspirational Member”

�Deceased

Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club IncorporatedFounded 1907

Officials for the 2003-2004 SeasonPatronW.G. Marshall OAM

Vice PatronsK.E. English, B.M. Ezzy, G.C. Forshaw, J.H. Hollingdale,

PresidentA.J. Hanson

Deputy PresidentK. J. Neilson

Senior Vice PresidentsC.J. Elliott, B.M. Guthrie, P.W. Hamilton, D.S. Metti,N.T. Johnstone

Vice PresidentsQ. Abel, J.W. Arthur, B. Baird MHR, M. BanisterB.G. Breadner, B.J. Briggs, J.L. Buckham, G.W. BrookJ. Bruce, J.P. Cassidy, B.A. Christian, G. Colaco, R. CollinsP.S. Cruickshank, F.A. Daniel, P.S. Duff, F.P. DoranC. Durkin, N. Dwyer, C. Ellis, R. Enderby, J. FredricksW.R. French, R.E. Gibson, D. Gittus, J.A. Gibson OAMD. Grimshaw, T. Halyard, R.C. Hammond, P. HillK.J. Hollingdale, L.F. Holt, M.G. Howlin, G. JonesA.B. Kell OAM, M.J. Kerr MLA, L. King, D. Knowles, J. McGrathC.J. Meldrum, D. Moss, L. Motto, A. Moubarak, P. MoggeridgeK.F. O’Brien, A.R. Parkes, J. Parsons, J.W. Payne, N. PeacockF.W. Pengelly OAM, W.E. Pithers, J.M. Purcell, J.W. RaynerA.F. Reid, H.W. Reilly�, R.W. Rigney, J. Saad, K.SchrieberT.R. Singleton, R. Smith, M.J. Spurway, E.T. StapletonG.B. Staunton MBE, R.L. Stedman, C.J. StephensonW.A. Swingler, I.B. Swords�, R.P. Tanner, B.K. ThompsonV.R. Thurlow, R. Turner, K. Turner

Life MembersW.F.J. Stroud� (1919), N.W. Cayley� (1920)C.O.J. Monro� (1923), W.C. Pickering� (1924)Hon. R.T. Ball� (1924), Hon. J.C. Fitzpatrick� (1924)J. Garlick� (1924), R.W.S. Harris� (1925)H.S. Tugwell� (1925), G.P. Rogers� (1925)J.W. Richardson� (1925), W.J. Bennett� (1925)R.E. Whitfield� (1926), T.E. Rofe� (1926)M.J. Farrell� (1926), A.C. Crammond� (1927)C.H. Crammond� (1927), W.G. Pooley� (1927)L.V. Puckle� (1927), T. Watson� (1930)R. Michaelis� (1931), G.L. Durrell� (1932)J. Dodson� (1934), R. Field� (1936)L.D.S. McPherson� (1936), F.W. Lewis� (1939)H.A. Small� (1944), E. Salisbury-Baker� (1944)A.H. Swadling� (1945), B.G. Pearson� (1949)A.J. Purcell� (1949), J.H. Borserini� (1950)D.C. Lucas� (1950), E.C. Sier� (1952)G.R.M. Challis� (1953), R.C. Miller� (1955)J.R. Switzer OAM (1956), W.G. Marshall OAM (1958)R.W. Grant� (1960), K.E. Dunkley� (1960)H.T. Spurway� (1961), W.R. Buchan (1963)N.A. Dixon� (1964), R.A. Thompson� (1964)A. Moseley OAM (1965), W.H. Eady OAM� (1968)R.J. Simmons� (1970), F.J. Elmer (1970)I.W. Provan� (1971), F.R. Jordan (1973), R.J. Leix (1976)D.P. Murray (1977), J.H. Hollingdale (1977)G.C. Forshaw (1978), J.H. Stansell� (1978)M.J. Costello (1980), P.G. Banister� (1981)B.M. Ezzy (1982), I.A. Goode (1985), K.E. English (1987)W. Halpin (1988), A.J. Hanson (1990), K.S. Morton (1992)C.R. Gough (1995), R.F. Hitchenson (1995)J.W. Bentley (1996), A.P. Metti (1997), K.J. Neilson (1998)L. Macpherson (2001), J.F. Wilson (2001)B.L. O’Donnell (2003), N.T. Johnstone (2003)

Executive CommitteeA.J. Hanson, K. J. Neilson, A.P. Metti,G.J. Giles, T.R. Smith

SecretaryA.P. Metti

TreasurerG.J. Giles

Club CaptainT.R. Smith

Vice CaptainM. G. Bruce

Assistant Secretary/TreasurerM.H. Beecroft

I.R.B. CaptainD.J. Wood

Publicity OfficerD.J. Brydson

Social OrganiserD.A. Swingler

House CaptainM.F. Butterfield

RegistrarC.A. Giles

Junior CaptainA.J. Elliott

Committee MembersD.J. Brydson, R.W Johnson, M.J. Roye,W. Scanlon, J.V. Zagame

Junior Activities ChairpersonG.G. Holland

Junior Activities SecretaryK.A. Kerr

Chief InstructorL.J. Hinschen (Resigned 15.11.03),F.M. Elliott (Elected 21.12.03)

Deputy Chief InstructorF.M. Elliott (Resigned)

Beach CaptainC.J. Elliott

Board CaptainL.M Schmalfeldt

Ski CaptainD.S. Metti

Surf Boat CaptainG.J.Allman

Swimming CaptainP.A. MacLachlan

Radio OfficerN. Guthrie

Chief Gear StewardR.P. Short

First Aid OfficersJ.M. Powell

Cadet CaptainJ.V. Zagame

Masters CaptainP.J. Meyer

I.R.B. Vice CaptainL. A. Wood

Carnival Co-ordinatorB.H. Maclachlan

Board Vice CaptainD.J. Neilson

Masters Vice CaptainC.J. Elliott

Ski Vice CaptainK.D. Day

Surf Boat Vice CaptainD.A. Hill

Swimming Vice Captain–

Beach Vice CaptainM.A. De Haan

World Team Manager/CoachK.J. Neilson

House OfficerJ.J. MacPherson

Assistant Gear StewardC.J. Haywood

Race SecretaryF.M. Elliott

Hon. ArchitectsC. Chetty, G. Robinson

Hon. AuditorGabriel & Partners

Hon. Legal OfficersGibson, Howlin Lawyers, L.F. Saville

Hon. Medical OfficersDr. H.M. Borkman, Dr. D.C. Collinson,Dr. R.B. Gates, Dr. R. Jordan

Hon. Swimming CoachesK.J. Neilson

Hon. Resident MemberM. Fitzgerald

Vehicle Officer–

Judiciary CommitteeL.F. Saville (Convenor), J.H. Hollingdale, B.M. Ezzy,D.P. Murray, A.P. Metti

S.L.S.A. DelegatesA.J. Hanson , A.P. Metti

Presentation Night CommitteeT.R. Smith, (Convenor), K.M. Morris,N.R. Smith, A.J. Elliott, M.G. Bruce

Sport Complex CommitteeN.T. Johnstone (Convenor), M.F. Butterfield,A.P. Metti, J.F. Wilson

Centenary Celebrations Steering CommitteeK.J. Neilson, (Convenor), M.F. Butterfield,, C.J. Elliott,B.S. Henderson, G.G. Holland, J.E. Johnson,N.T. Johnstone, W.G. Marshall OAM, B.L. O’Donnell

200 Club CommitteeC.J. Elliott (Convenor), R.C. Pinker,J.V. Zagame, P.W. Hamilton

Bay Shed Development CommitteeN.T. Johnstone (Convenor), K.E. English, G.C. Forshaw,A.J. Hanson, J.R. Holt, M.F. Butterfield, G. Robinson,

Cadet CommitteeJ.V. Zagame

Golf Day CommitteeP.A. Lyon (Convenor), A.J. Hanson, C.D. Fletcher,M.F. Butterfield, G.A. Carter

Carnival CommitteeG.C. Forshaw (Convenor)

Photo and Trophy CommitteeB.L. O’Donnell (Convenor), J.H. HollingdaleW.G. Marshall OAM

Shark Island Swim CommitteeB.M. Guthrie, (Convenor), F.P. Doran, A.J. Hanson,G.C. Hewett, K.J. Hollingdale, J.H. HollingdaleK.R. O’Donnell, D.C. Piggott, R. Smith,C.J. Stephenson, J.F. Wilson

Tour CommitteeT.R. Smith (Convenor) J.A. Beecroft, A.J. Elliott,P.W. Hamilton

Social and Ball CommitteeD.A. Swingler (Convenor)

Melbourne Cup CommitteeK.M. Piggott, D.S. Metti, J. Metti,

House CommitteeM.F. Butterfield (Convenor), M. Fitzgerald, M.P. Banister,J.L. MacPherson, R.P. Short

Finance and Sponsorship CommitteeD.J. Brydson (Convenor)M.F. Butterfield, N.T. Johnstone, G.J. Giles, K.J. Neilson

Coaching and Competition CommitteeK.J. Neilson (Convenor)

Capers CommitteeJ.A. Beecroft

Constitution CommitteeA.P. Metti, (Convenor), B.L. O’Donnell,F.R. Jordan (resigned) P.A. Lyon (Elected 18.11.02),K.R. Maughan (Elected 18.11.02)

Food and Beverage CommitteeP.W. Hamilton (Convenor), J.M. Butterfield, C.D. Fletcher,N.T. Johnstone, A. P. Metti, R.P. Short

History CommitteeW.G. Marshall OAM (Convenor), B.S. Henderson,B.L. O’Donnell, K.R. Suann, J.E. Johnson,J.E. Salmon, D.A. Spicer, K.E. English, M.G. Bruce

Masters Carnival CommitteeC.J. Elliott (Convenor), A.J. Elliott, G.J. Giles

Masters SelectorsP.A. Meyer, A.P. Metti, C.J. Elliott

Beach SelectorsC.J. Elliott, M.A. DeHaan, C.D. Giles, I.C. Hipwell, T.R. Smith

Board SelectorsL.A. Schmalfeldt, T.R. Smith, R.C. Garnsey

Boat SelectorsG.J. Allman, D.A. Young, C. Tatham, S.J. Tatham, T.R.Smith

Ski SelectorsD.S. Metti, P.W. Hamilton, K.D. Day, T.R. Smith

Water SelectorsK.J. Neilson, P.A. Maclachlan, T.R. Smith

I.R.B. Selectors–

Ladies AuxiliaryJ.E. Hitchenson (Convenor),C.A. Giles (Secretary),F.O. Marshall, (Vice President),K.D. English (Vice President)

R & R Coach–

Beach CoachM.A. DeHaan

Board CoachR.C. Garnsey

Ski CoachD.S. Metti

Surf Boat Coach–

March Past Coach–

Head CoachK.J. Neilson

World Team Manager/CoachK.J. Neilson

Multi-Discipline CoachD.A. Spicer

First Aid CoachJ.M. Powell

Surf Life Saving AssociationCronulla Surf Life Saving Club has continued its longtradition of involvement in the affairs of Surf LifeSaving Sydney Branch, Surf Life Saving New SouthWales and Surf Life Saving Australia.

During the 2003–2004 Season, the followingMembers maintained our contribution:

Surf Life Saving AustraliaKate McLellan: Australian Team RepresentativeGraham Bruce: Carnival Advisory Committee,Referee Masters Championship CarnivalBill Marshall OAM: Honours Committee, Rules andQualifications Committee, Editorial CommitteeSLSA HistoryGus Staunton MBE: Member Presidents Board

Surf Life Saving New South WalesRichard Bignold: Surf Sports Advisor,State Championship Organising PanelKevin Neilson: Coaching Advisor, State TeamManager, Board of Surf Sports CoachesRepresentativeGraham Bruce: Championships Organising Panel

Bill Marshall OAM: History Committee

Chris Giles: Junior Representative Lifesaving Board

Surf Life Saving Sydney BranchKen English: President, Life MembershipCommittee, Selection Committee

G.B. Staunton MBE: Patron

Richard Bignold: Selection CommitteeJudiciary Committee

Doug Bruce: Manager Sydney Branch Team

Kathie Piggott: Asst. Manager Sydney Branch Team

Cheryl Giles: Board of Junior Activities Registrar

Graham Giles: Board of Junior Activities Treasurer,Finance Committee, Points Recorder

Ron Hammond: Referee – Surfboats

Bill Marshall OAM: Life Membership Committee,Points Recorder

Albert Moseley OAM: Judiciary Committee,Life Membership Committee,Competition Conditions Committee

Richard Garnsey: Coach Sydney Branch Team

Long Service AwardsOur heartiest congratulations are extended to thoseMembers who qualified for SLSA Long Service Awards.Arthur Buchan (Joined 3.11.40), Bill Hodges (24.11.52)and Ian Formby (3.4.54), join the select group ofMembers who have completed fifty years membershipof the Surf Life Saving Association.Members achieving the award for twenty-five years ofcompleted membership are Fred Lapham (14.8.78),Peter Casaceli (6.12.78), Kevin Maughan (26.11.79)previously Dee Why SLSC and Richard Ford (14.12.85)previously Elouera SLSC.

Junior Activities Group (Crays) CommitteeChairperson: G.G. HollandDeputy Chairperson: J.V. ZagameSecretary: K.A. KerrTreasurer: R.C. PinkerRegistrar: J.A. PinkerAward Instructor: C.M. Davenport

Sydney Branch Board of ControlK.C. Bignold, R.B. Bignold, B.R. Bruce, G.J. Bruce,C.J. Elliott, F.M. Elliott, K.E. English, G.J. Evans,M.G. Fleming, C. Giles, C.D. Giles, G.J. Giles, D. Golding,R.C. Hammond, G.G. Holland, W.G. Marshall OAM,A. Moseley OAM, J.W. Moseley, B.A. Neal, K.J. Neilson,S. Payne, K.M. Piggott, D. Rayner, I. Sherratt,J. Sherratt, W.L. Smith

Sutherland Shire CouncillorsMayor: Kevin Schreiber, Deputy Mayor: Steve SimpsonPhil Blight, Kent Johns, Magdi Mikhail, Scott DochertyLorraine Kelly, David Redmond, Bob Spencer, Jan ForshawKelly Knowles, Valerie Sugden, Melanie GibbonsKen McDonell, Marie Simone

Patron’s MessageAnother season of safe guarding our beach has successfullyconcluded by applying our motto of “Vigilance and Service”and resulting in no lives lost whilst Patrols were on duty.

Rescues performed numbered 35, of which 9 wereconducted using the IRB, while 205 preventative actionswere recorded, obviating the potential of more serioussituations. First aid treatments totalled 121. The total 100%Patrol Attendance Awards were marginally down on theaverage of recent seasons, however congratulations aredue to the 36 Members who achieved this high standard.

The Club’s competition team performed excellentlyreclaiming the State Championship Point score and winningthe Sydney Branch Title for the sixth consecutive year.

At the Australian Championships, with a spectacularwhirlwind finish, the Club improved on last year’s sixth placeto grab second in the overall Carnival Pointscore, behindeventual winners Northcliffe.

My congratulations to the whole team – maybe a returnto the winner’s podium, since our last victory in 1994, is nottoo far away.

Medals won by the Club for the three major placings at thevarious Championships were: Branch 71, State 30 andNational 14.

A comprehensive list of achievements appears in thelatter section of this report and portrays an encouragingdepth of talent ready for future development.

Congratulations to all competitors and those dedicatedcoaches and support staff.

The individual contribution of the Smith siblings Tiarneand Nathan, is worthy of particular mention Club CaptainTiarne claimed a trifecta in winning the Open Women’sBoard riding event at Branch, State and AustralianChampionships, while brother Nathan won the AustralianBoard Championship, State Ironman Champion Title for anunprecedented third successive time and scored firstplacings in the Branch Open Surf, Ironman and BoardChampionships. No doubt this impressive personalachievement earned him selection in the AustralianRepresentative Team to contest the National Competitionat Rescue 2004 to be held in Viareggio, Italy in September.

At these World Championships, the Club will berepresented by a team of 20 Members, including theManagement Group and I wish them well in their endeavours.

It was pleasing to note that of 22 nominations submittedfor Sydney Branch Excellence Awards, Cronulla won arecord number of 13 such accolades. In particular theoutstanding rescue performed by Sarah Sowter and BenOrford gained for the Club the “Rescue of the Year Award”congratulations to all concerned.

The ‘Crays’ Junior Activity Group continued to carry allbefore them, winning the State Championship again for theseventh consecutive year and maintained within the structurean efficient and talented group to administer this importantsurf lifesaving nursery. To Greg Holland and his energeticCommittee go my congratulations.

This year the ‘Crays’ Presentation Event was held at theSutherland Entertainment Centre, before a well attendedaudience. The proceedings as usual, were very wellconducted and the invitation to the Club’s Life Memberswas much appreciated.

Greg has decided to step aside after four successfulterms in office and to him, wife Ann and the family, may Ioffer sincere thanks on behalf of all Members for theirdedicated input and jobs well done.

Bill Marshall OAM – Patron.

An inspection of the Balance Sheet, thoroughly preparedby Treasurer Graham Giles, indicates that while leasing andhiring facilities, donation and fees provide significantly tothe Club’s income some other projects have made excellentcontributions this year. In this respect a record return wasrealised from the Shark Island Swim Classic and a healthyprofit resulted from the popular golf day, both are worthy ofmention – even the Apparel Committee is showing a profit,congratulations.

An important decision was made by ManagementCommittee earlier this season to establish a CentenaryCelebrations Committee for overseeing the development ofa programme to mark Cronulla SLSC’s centenary in 2007.

No doubt as time progresses Members will be invited tosubmit ideas to assist the planning and implementation ofthis auspicious occasion.

Coincidentally, Surf Life Saving Australia the nationalhierarchy, will also be involved in similar centenarycelebrations having been founded in October 1907 andknown then as “The Surf Bathing Association of New SouthWales.”

To highlight the national importance of this event theFederal Government has recently agreed to a request thatSLSA’s Centenary Year in 2007 be declared “The Year of theSurf Lifesaver” and has budgeted financial support for theproject.

That our Movement has been granted this unique honouris a fitting tribute to our Members, past and present, andprovides us with an excellent opportunity to celebrate thatglorious past and to consolidate our future aspirations.

Several projects have already been identified includingactivities at Anzac Cove and Changi, a Lifesaver Relay

around Australia a special coin minted and issue of a stamp,a comprehensive published history of Surf Lifesaving, a filmand other media programmes.

Over our recent years our own History Committee hasbeen hard at work compiling information on the hundredyears activity of Cronulla SLSC and proposes to launch abook in late 2007.

The Club is deeply saddened to record the passing ofesteemed Life Member Bill Eady OAM who succumbed,after a long illness, in March.

His vale which appears in later pages testifies to Bill’smagnificent contribution to Cronulla SLSC, Surf Lifesavinggenerally and the community.

Those who attended his dignified Ashes Scattering atCronulla on 16 May, will be left with everlasting memoriesof a loyal friend and colleague.

The Club Management this season has worked extremelyhard on matters relating to the Club’s leasing facilities andhas occupied many hours of executive attention. Hopefully

this time consuming activity will eventually realiseconsiderable benefits to the Club’s income.

Over may years of continuing support relations with theSutherland Shire Council remain cordial and ourappreciation is extended to Councillors and Officers for theassistance rendered to our Club.

Finally, may I record thanks to two Executive Officers,Life Members President Allan Hanson and Secretary AllanMetti, who are relinquishing office at the forthcomingAnnual General Meeting, for their efforts in coping with thehigh demands of these important portfolios.

In conclusion, a thank you to all those Members workingon the many Sub-Committees that make our Club tick, tothe Ladies Auxiliary who provide valuable service whenrequested and those Sponsors whose contributions ofsupport are greatly appreciated.

Good health, good surfing and good fellowship in Season2004-05.

Bill Marshall OAM, Patron.

President’s ReportAfter three years as President of this wonderful Club I will bestanding down and handing over to a younger, veryenthusiastic man who has great knowledge of our Club andSurf Lifesaving. I am satisfied that what I set out to do hasnow been accomplished, ensuring a very wonderful periodfollowing the retirement of Bill Eady OAM as Administrator.

I know that the future of our Club is ensured as we nowhave a team of experienced Executives and ManagementCommittee, who will be able to share this knowledge withthe future generations.

Our Lifesaving record remains – “No Lives Lost” onCronulla Beach whilst Patrols were on duty – a greatachievement that we are determined to continue into thefuture. I would like to thank all the Patrol Captains and theirMembers for your efforts in maintaining our proud record.

Congratulations to our “Most Inspirational Member” PhilHamilton (Philthy), who was a popular choice when hereceived a standing ovation at our recent Annual PresentationDay. His dedication in doing anything to help the Club wasinspirational, particularly the long hours where he was seento be doing anything and everything. As a Senior Vice-President, he has had an exceptional input into theManagement Committee Meetings. The Club has benefitedso much from his tireless efforts. Thank you, Phil.

Allan Hanson – President.

Deputy President/Life Member, Kevin Neilson has put inhis usual outstanding effort. He manages to fit so much intohis day that even the thought of it makes you feel tired. Heis also completing his third year as Deputy President andwith that experience he would make an outstandingPresident. Together with his wife, Sandra, they have ensuredthat our World Team will be competing at the WorldChampionships in Viareggio, Italy in September this year.I wish them well as we have an outstanding team of youngmen and women who will represent this Club. I would alsolike to thank Kevin for assuming some of my Presidentialduties at times during the three years.

Life Member, Allan Metti, our Honorary Secretary, thankyou for your many hours of support in the daily running of“No Lives Lost” whilst Patrols were on duty.

the Club and your positive contribution to the Club, Executiveand Management Committees. On behalf of all Members,I would also like to thank Allan for this year’s excellentAnnual Report. After three years Allan is also standing downand leaves a proud record of dedication and achievementto our Club.

Graham Giles, our Honorary Treasurer in consultationwith our Auditors, Gabriel and Partners, your advice andknowledge has been invaluable. A Treasurer’s job is a hugejob and the Profit and Loss Report shows another profit forthe year and the Club’s bank balance, current assets andtotal assets have all increased since last year.

Tiarne Smith, who in her first year as Club Captain, hashad an outstanding competitive year. The Club won theInterclub, Sydney Branch (by 200 points from second-placed Wanda), regained its first place in the NSWChampionships with the highest points total ever. Then atthe Australian, we had an outstanding result with secondplace overall (again with the highest points total ever).Thank you Tiarne, your leadership, organizational skills andyour competitive results where you created your own recordin being the first Member of our Club to win the SydneyBranch, NSW and Australian Board Riding Championshipsthis year, You are an inspiration to us all.

Congratulations and thanks to Vice Captain, Matt Bruce,for organizing the Patrols on our beach so effectively thisyear. We won the Award for the Best Rescue of the Year, atthe Sydney Branch Presentation, when Ben Orford andSarah Sowter carried out a spectacular rescue at SharkIsland in horrendous conditions. The recognition of thatrescue, proves just how effective our Patrols are.Congratulations.

Daniel Wood, our IRB Captain, did a magnificent job inco-ordinating our Crews and training new Drivers throughoutthe year. Daniel is always at the Club maintaining ourequipment so that it will always be ready for use at anytime.

Unfortunately, Lisa Hinschen, resigned as Chief Instructor

and once again Fern Elliott stepped in and was elected ChiefInstructor. She has had a very busy time with many newMembers, including our Cronulla Nippers steadily flowingthrough to take their place on the beach. To Fern and all hermany Instructors who volunteer hours and hours of theirtime (especially Rob Short who never stops) I thank yousincerely.

The Management and Executive Committees have had afull year characterised by healthy discussion and constructivedebate involving many important issues that might onlycome up every ten years or so. I thank the Members of theCommittee for putting the interests of the Club first in allmatters. I’d invite you all to stand again and continue yourengagement in the management of the Club.

The Cronulla Crays dominated yet again, winning allcarnivals, including the NSW Championships for the 7thtime in a row, breaking the record number of consecutivevictories. The Chairman, Greg Holland and the whole Craysfamily have worked wonders and we warmly invite them tocontinue on into the Senior Club with the same spirit ofcompetition and spirit. Congratulations to the pastChairman, Greg Holland and his Committee and welcometo new Chairman and Life Member Ian Goode and his newCommittee.

The Shark Island Swim was a very successful event thisyear with a substantial profit of $30,000 the best result ever.Congratulations to Bruce Guthrie, the new Convenor, afterthe resignation of Life Member, John Hollingdale, who heldthe position for many years and turned the Swim into theoutstanding event that it is today. Also thanks to the ClubMembers who worked so tirelessly at the event.

Frank Doran, the event’s major financial Sponsor, madean outstanding personal contribution on the day, workingfrom dawn till dusk in a marvellous display of loyalty anddevotion. Thanks, Frank.

The Club’s major sponsor, McGrath Real Estate, whohave opened an office in Cronulla, presented a cheque for$10,000 which went to the Cronulla Crays. I know thatMembers of our Club have had successful real estatenegotiations with McGrath’s and if we can be of any help toyou we are only too willing. We look forward to a lastingrelationship between McGrath Real Estate and CronullaSurf Lifesaving Club.

Paul Moggeridge, the lessee of the Kiosk, has now leftafter giving notice. Unfortunately, we only had one week toreplace him to prevent the place being locked up. NealeJohnstone did a sterling job in finding us a new tenant (at$8,000 per year extra) for a term of only 12 months whichwas the extent of the new lease.

The Sutherland Shire Council has now approved oursubmission to allow spot rezoning that we require to extendthe building envelope of the present Kiosk. The D.A. canthen be approved and construction can take place in thenear future. We should then be in a position to advertise atender for expressions of interest.

Fortunately, the news from the Cronulla Sports Complex,renamed Cronulla Sports Pavilion, is very favourable. WithLes Motto vacating the premises at the end of the financialyear, an advertisement for expressions of interest attractedthirty enquiries.

The Complex Committee and the Executive Committeewere instructed to select the new Lessee. After manyinterviews, Elite Training and Coaching was chosen. Leaseshave been prepared and signed and they have moved intothe premises. Neale Johnstone again put in an enormousamount of time which resulted in the Club doubling the rent

“Most Inspirational Member” Phil Hamilton.

and looking at extra income from our new tenants over time.We will make an extra $200,000 over the next three years.

The Ladies Committee, led by Joy Hitchenson, once againserved our Club wonderfully, on numerous occasions. Wanted– new ladies to join this elite Committee and help out theladies who have been serving our Members and guests formany, many years. You will be most welcome. These ladiesare the most admired, respected and appreciated Committeeand I thank you.

I would like to thank Kevin Schreiber, Club Vice President,Mayor of the Sutherland Shire and his Councilors, C.E.O.John Rayner, also a Club Member, for their kind support.The exterior of the Club has now been painted and the glassbrick tiles have all been replaced. Thanks to the CouncilStaff for maintaining the Clubhouse and especially, to theLifeguards, with whom we work so closely on the beach.

Special mention must be given to Hon. Bruce Baird, ourFederal Member for Cook and also Club Member, MalcomKerr – State member for Cronulla and also Club Member,for their ongoing support. I thank you.

Our Honorary Solicitors, Gibson Howlin, Lawyers inCronulla, deserve special thanks this year for their valuedlegal advice on a range of important matters. They havesaved the Club tens of thousands of dollars with theirexpertise particularly in the Motto matter and new leases.

Nathan Smith has created a new record being the onlyman to win the Open Ironman Championship of NSW threeyears in a row. He is also the only NSW Member of theAustralian Team to compete at the World Championshipsin Italy in September. Congratulations Nathan, on thiswonderful achievement.

This year Surf Lifesaving Australian inaugurated their“Hall of Fame” for the first time since their inception. Ninenominations were sent in for consideration of which four werehonoured by being inducted. Our Club is very proud of theseMembers:Gus Staunton MBE – John HoltPeter Tibbitts – The Late Dr Ian Mackie AM

A presentation to these Members was made at Broadbeach,at a huge special occasion in March this year where they wereofficially inducted (see photos and story in this AnnualReport).

We intend to invite these very special Members to our AGMon Sunday August 1st, for a special presentation from theClub.

On behalf of all Members I thank Club Patron, Bill MarshallOAM for your contribution during the season and I invite youto stand again as Club Patron next season.

Although this was an excellent year, it was not without itssad time for me when dear friend and Life Member, Bill EadyOAM passed away. He was a legend in our Club and will besadly missed.

I will conclude by addressing the many Club Membersand supporters who, owing to space limitations cannot beindividually acknowledged in this report. We all know that inthe end, our Club’s success is built on your dedicatedservice and voluntary support. For this, you will always havemy thanks and admiration.

Finally, I feel very honoured to have received the Awardfor “NSW Surf Life Saving Administrator of the Year” and Iwould like to thank every Member of our Club, for helpingto make this possible.

Allan Hanson, President.

Members of the Executive: Allan Metti, Kevin Neilson, Allan Hanson and Tiarne Smith (Graham Giles – absent).

Management Committee Meetings (11)Office Bearer Position Attendance Absence ApologyA. J. Hanson President 9 – 2K. J. Neilson Deputy President 10 – 1A.P. Metti Secretary 11 1 1T.R. Smith Club Captain 9 1 1G.J. Giles Hon. Treasurer 8 – 3M.G. Bruce Vice Captain 10 – 1M.H. Beecroft Asst. Secretary/Treasurer 11 – –C.A. Giles Registrar – – 11D.J. Wood IRB Captain 11 – –D.J. Brydson Publicity Officer 6 4 1D.A. Swingler Social Organiser 8 2 1M.F. Butterfield House Captain 9 2 –A.J. Elliott Junior Captain 6 1 4B.M. Guthrie Senior Vice President 8 2 1P.W. Hamilton Senior Vice President 11 – –C.J. Elliott Senior Vice President 11 – –N.T. Johnstone Senior Vice President 9 1 1D.S. Metti Senior Vice President 10 – 1R.W. Johnson Committee Person 3 7 1D.J. Brydson Committee Person 6 4 1W. Scanlon Committee Person 5 6 –J.V. Zagame Committee Person 6 4 1M.J. Roye Committee Person 5 6 –G.G. Holland Junior Activities Chairperson (till May ’04) 9 – 1I.A. Goode Junior Activities Chairperson (June ’04) 1 – –K.A. Kerr Junior Activities Secretary – – 11W.G. Marshall OAM Patron 10 – 1J. Bentley Life Member 1 – –B.M. Ezzy Life Member 1 – –I.A. Goode Life Member 5 – –R. F. Hitchenson Life Member 5 – –F.R. Jordan Life Member 2 – –B.L. O’Donnell Life Member 8 – 3

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Management Committee 2003-2004Back row: Dave Swingler, Daryn Metti, Neale Johnstone, Michael Beecroft. Middle row: Amber Elliott, John Zagame,

Mal Butterfield, Phil Hamilton, Dave Brydson, Ray Hitchenson, Col Elliott, Brian O’Donnell.Front row: Matt Bruce, Allan Metti, Bill Marshall, Allan Hanson, Kevin Neilson, Tiarne Smith.

Allan Metti – Secretary.

Ninety-Seventh Annual Reportand Balance Sheet – 2003-2004Once again it is very pleasing to report, “No Lives Lost”. Thisof course, is due to the efforts of our Patrols and with the hugenumber of 100%-ers making our “Vigilance and Service” verymeaningful. I am sure that the traditional Snow Trip for ourWinning Patrol and 100%ers will be very well received andenjoyed.

This season was different to any I, or those even older thanI can recall – no flags up for most of the season due to thebeach erosion exposing rocks that most did not knowexisted. This was a Council decision after obtaining legaladvice and one to which we agreed, especially with regardto litigation as it is.

The beach condition did not however, stop our Master’sTwilight Carnival, which I thought was the best ever, or theShark Island Swim – again at least equal to the best ever.Both events were deep water starts with the competitorschannelled through the safer part of the beach that still hadsand under foot. Congratulations to Col Elliott and his crewfor the Master’s and Bruce Guthrie and his crew for theSwim, both of whom excelled at their task.

At this point and on behalf of the entire Club,congratulations to our President Allan on being named“State Administrator of the Year. Allan has put in atremendous amount of time and effort during his Presidency.He was at the Club Office nearly every day during this time.

On the competition front, it is very pleasing to report thatwe were placed 2nd at the Australian Titles, a greatimprovement from last year. We were a long way behind thewinner, but this is not the place to comment about the“professional” Queensland Clubs. (I suppose I should reportthat the winner Northcliffe was christened “Cashcliffe”)!

Carnivals: A tremendous result and our Competitors,Coaches and Section Leaders are to be highly congratulated.These results could be attained if it was not also for thosewho patrolled our beach during these Titles and I would liketo thank those who selflessly gave of their time. I hope I havenot omitted any –Ivan Sherratt, Dave Swingler, Peter Meyer,Jeremy MacPhersom, Bobby Johnson, Paul McSweeney,Rob Short, Brian Holman, Scott Faulkner, Perry May, SteveO’Brien, Matt Woods, Peter Irwin, Ian Carter, Michelle Giles,Wendy Smith, Lizzy Lodge, Sandy Curran, Brian Wild,Jenny Pinker, Michael Murray, Brian Dalgarno, KenDavidson, Bruce Guthrie, Arti Allibrandi, Andrew McDonald,Susie Linke, Richard Pinker, Rob Isaacs, Daniel Kerr.

Our Masters again competed well with wins at the Statewith many medals of all colours and this year we came awaywith some Gold from the Australian Titles. The best wasPaul Day with three Gold and congratulations to Paul forbeing named “Sydney Branch Master of the Year.”

Congratulations to our JAC Nippers. They also enjoyeda great win in their major competition – their StateChampionships. They also won the Sydney BranchChampionship.

Thanks again to Paul Lyon and his crew for our Golf Day,another a great success.

Being a Voluntary Organization, we rely heavily onSponsors and Donors, without whom we would haveeconomical difficulties and to all of our volunteers thanksfor your efforts. I cannot mention all as it would be themajority of the Club Members, suffice to say a very big thankyou and remember, no matter how small the effort, everylittle bit helps.

The dedication of the Ladies of our Auxiliary is extraordinary

and we all thank them for their continued commitment toserving us at our functions.

On behalf of the Club, I would like to thank Council for theircontinued assistance, this year they replaced the roof on theComplex and continued maintenance on the Club.

As most of you know, the Complex and Kiosk contributea fair amount into our coffers. As of July this year wewelcome the new lessees of the Complex and wish themgreat success, their plan is to work as close as possible withour Club, especially our competitors to help us gain evengreater competitive success.

Thanks to Paul and the staff of the Kiosk for theircontinued support during the season. Unfortunately Paulhad to forego the Kiosk lease and we welcome the newlessees Brandt and Gavin.

The Purcell Room is now generating more and muchneeded revenue to assist with our future developmentssuch as the Kiosk and we should have good progress withDA approval very soon.

At the AGM all positions are up for grabs and again Iwould like to stress and love to see more young Memberstaking up positions. We oldies cannot keep the Club goingforever.

This will be my last year as Honorary Secretary, I will beaway for too much of the next season and I can advise that,with the Office Staff we have, the time required is notoverwhelming. Probably 4-6 hours per week, plus a coupleof Meetings. The administrative experience this positiongives is a great help to anyone wishing to enter anadministrative field.

On a more solemn note, we lost a great Member thisseason, Bill “Ma” Eady OAM. Bill had a long battle withillness, well over a year of in and out of hospital. Hisknowledge and humour will be greatly missed.

We also lost a gem of a supporter, Dawn Free, mother ofBill Free. Those old enough will remember her from the PublicBar at the Hotel Cecil, where she helped organise the “CecilAccount” which helped many a Club Member.

Allan Metti, Club Secretary.

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Tiarne Smith – Club Captain.

Club Captain’s ReportSurf Club isn’t solely based on how many carnivals you win,how many points we accumulate, or how many medals weobtain, its about coming together as a Club, supportingeach other, enjoying the lifestyle and having fun.

Competitively, Cronulla Surf Club achieved the bestresults we have had in 6 years, but this alone does not makea great Surf Club. It is all the Sections from Administration,Patrols, training, coaching, sponsors, Nippers, Committeesthrough to competition which all contribute to bring Cronullathe success it has enjoyed in the past season.

First I’d like to thank the Patrol Members whose dedicationand commitment should be applauded. Volunteering yourtime to patrol the beach for seven months of the year isoften seen as a thankless job but you should all feel proudat how you conducted yourselves this season. Althoughsome Patrols lacked Members, the introduction of PatrolAssessments saw improvements throughout the season.Well done to all Patrol Captains, Vice Captains and IRBDrivers, who ensured the high standard of patrolling thatCronulla Beach expects, especially when the beach wasclosed due to exposed rocks.

Once again the Winning Patrol was won under theCaptaincy of Michelle Giles. With predominately the samegroup of Members, Patrol 2 excelled in all sections of thePatrol Competition. Congratulations to all Members of thisPatrol, with special mention to Michelle (Patrol Captain),Gabrielle Vassallo (Vice Captain) and David Swingler (IRBDriver) for not only for their success during the year, but alsogaining their 100% Attendance and doing an amazing 80mhours of extra Patrols between them. Well done to Michellewho also received the “Gibson Howlin Lawyers” Award forher time spent instructing and training Members. Afterwinning the “Best Trainee Instructor” last year, Michellecontinues to commit her time to other Members and canonly be seen as an asset to the Club.

Well done to all 36 Members who gained their 100% PatrolAttendance Award. It is always difficult to dedicate your timeduring the busy summer months, but it is the commitmentof these Members, which enables our Club to provide thecontinual outstanding service year after year.

Well done to Paul McSweeney, who won this year’s “PatrolPerson of the Year”. Once again the standard of entrants wasoutstanding and it was great to see all finalists (ElizabethLangton, Kimberley Short, Dean Stafford and AshleighTimbrell) had gained their 100% Patrol Attendance.

A huge thank you to all Section Leaders whose dedicationand effort not only over this season but for the past fewseasons has brought much success for the Club. Each yearyour commitment tries to ensure each section performs totheir potential and each year it does.

With the compulsory introduction of IRB Crewmen foreach Patrol, I’d like to also thank Daniel Wood, PaulMcSweeney, Dave Swingler, Michelle Giles, Sarah Sowter,Bruce Guthrie and Ben Orford for their time in co-ordinatingthe Crewman’s Certificate.

Thanks to Fern Elliott, whom in Leisa Hinschen’sresignation of Chief Instructor, stepped into the positionand continued to the end of the year. We thank both womenfor their time.

Thanks to Rob Short, whose work around the Clubseems to go unnoticed. As Chief Gear Steward, Rob alwaysdoes an outstanding job guaranteeing that the Patrolequipment is in working condition and maintained duringthe season.

As a predominately competitive Club, the performancesseen this year were nothing but outstanding. From Interclubto Sydney Branch, to the State Titles, there was no stoppingus. Running behind Swansea-Belmont last year seemed togive us the drive to achieve the great results this season.Well done to all those Members who contributed at thesecarnivals, whether a Gold Medal winning performance, acompetitor making up a team, a Coach, a parent – theseresults are gained not just from a few individuals doing well,but Members coming together and doing our Club proud.

At the Australian Championships, we posted our bestresult in six years, coming second to the all conqueringNorthcliffe. We once again won four Gold Medals – two ofwhich where defending their Titles. The U/16 Women’sBoard Relay (Peta Scanlon, Cassie Davenport and AlexFleming) proved that last year was no fluke by convincinglywinning their final in tricky Kurrawa conditions. The U/19Women’s Beach Relay (Nicki Jones, Melissa Miles, AmyKeegan and Jessica Hamilton) displayed their dominationby not only winning for the third time in the row, but also the“B” Team coming in second. Congratulations to all thosegirls, who I’m sure, will continue to dominate for years tocome.

The last two Gold Medals went to competitors who finallyimproved on their previous second places. Myself, beingrunner-up for the last two years, had an agonising 30minute wait to find out that it was third time lucky in theWomen’s Board Riding. Nathan Smith could finally raisethat number one finger confidently, winning the OpenMen’s Board in style, leading start to finish.

Congratulations to Nathan, who also received the “TonyPurcell Award” who along with his Board win, also finished4th in the Open Men’s Surf Swim, 4th in the Open Men’sSurf Teams and 5th in the Open Men’s Ironman. Theseresults along with his record breaking feat of threeconsecutive State Ironman Titles, have contributed to hisbest season yet.

Thanks to Daniel Wood and Mark Swingler, who providedIRB coverage at the Australian Titles, which enables us tocontinue to compete a these Championships.

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Amber Elliott – Junior Club Captain.

Well done to the JAC for their 7th successive State Titleswin. The future remains strong with these young champions,and with their continued support, I can only see CronullaSurf Club moving forward.

Congratulations to Bruce Guthrie, who’s efforts during theseason, not only earned him the award for “Most OutstandingContribution to the IRB Section”, but also the “GibsonHowlin Lawyers” Award for fundraising for his work for theShark Island Swim.

When I took an administration role a few years ago, I didn’trealize the amount of work that goes on “behind the scenes”.Phil Hamilton fills one of those roles. Whether he is makingsure of the smooth operation of the Bar, helping out atCarnivals or helping with the Sunday Races, Phil’s aim is tomake sure that Cronulla Surf Club runs as efficiently andeffectively as possible.

Congratulations to Phil Hamilton – who was awarded thisyear’s “Most Inspirational Member”.

Special mention must go to Kevin Neilson. Apart frombeing one of Surf Lifesaving’s greatest Coaches, the amountof hours Kevin contributes each and every year is pricelessand how our Club performs is a great testament to Kevin’sguidance and support.

As Allan Hanson is retiring as President, we must recognisethe time and effort he has contributed over the last twoyears. Allan, your presence has been appreciated on thebeach at carnivals, cheering on the competitors and we alsothank you for the administration work you have performeddirecting our Club into the future.

Lastly to Matt Bruce, thank you for all your work duringthe year especially when I was away on holidays. Maintaining12 Patrols is no easy task and with the first year always beingthe hardest, the next season should be a breeze, we hope.

Once again, thanks to all Members, who made thisseason yet another triumphant one. Together as a Club, Ican only see Cronulla Surf Lifesaving Club continuingtoward more success. See you all on the beach next season.

Tiarne Smith, Club Captain.

Matthew Bruce – Club Vice Captain.

Club Vice Captain’s ReportReflecting on the past season – my first as Club Vice Captain– I would have to conclude that the Patrols have done a verygood job throughout the year and that I am happy. It hasn’tbeen altogether easy. Our beach has been closed for themajority of the summer due to exposed rocks and we havehad very little sand to work with. Couple this with a seasonlargely vacant of a Chief Instructor and the steep learningcurve of my position, you can’t say we’ve done bad.

Now as some of you may have gathered, I’m no angel byany means and I don’t care about popularity. However I docare about the quality and capability of our Surf Patrols andI do have strong values – and those values, I will upholdwithout conflict or contradiction.

As a result, some of my methods and practices have notalways been popular among the Patrol Members. It isimportant to remember that the policies being enforced,with strong conviction, are the simple basics of SurfLifesaving and form the very core of who we are and why weexist as an Organisation. It’s been the occasional struggle,however in the end I feel that the focus and mindset of ourPatrols is headed in the right direction. Cronulla clearly hassome of the best Patrols going around and we want to meetthe highest standards.

There have been some fantastic achievements this year,from some absolutely dedicated and professional people.To the two hundred and fifty plus Members that performedPatrols throughout the season, the Club appreciates yourefforts. If you’re ever short of inspiration, here’s a fewquickies:• Michelle Giles, Gabrielle Vassallo and all of Patrol 2 – the

Winning Patrol for 2004, who absolutely flogged thepointscore, and were also nominated for “SLSS Patrol ofthe Year.”

• Ben Orford and Sarah Sowter – winners of the “SLSSRescue of the Year” for a fabulous IRB rescue off CronullaPoint.

• Paul McSweeney – “Patrol Person of the Year” future PatrolCaptain and an invaluable rookie Instructor for IRBdevelopment.

• Awesome hours of attendance from Ivan Sherratt (101.5hours), Michelle Giles (78.5 hours), Kelly Jury (75 hours)and Davis Swingler (74 hours).

• The Powell Brothers, James and Jason, who could havevirtually been the flags in a season where we had none.You can’t knock their dedication.

Then there’s also the thirty-six Members who achieved100% Rostered Patrol Attendance – an outstanding effortand one that I strongly encourage all members to strive for.

Patrol attendance overall has been good, but not excellent.While some Members have achieved astronomical hours,and others have more than made up their required (25+)per year. It is the rostered dates that, in my opinion, havetarnished the year. While we encourage Voluntary Patrols,it is vitally more important for Members to attend theirrostered hours as a priority. This year, only 65 Members(33.5%) attended 80% or more of their Rostered Patrols.Furthermore, out of 196 rostered Members, 59 attendedless than half of their Patrols, or roughly 25 hours.

My number one target for next season will be to increaserostered attendance rates, which will also hopefully reducethe practise of Members making up minimum Patrolrequirements on Voluntary Patrols. The average number ofPatrol Members in attendance for December was 16, asopposed to April where the average attendance had droppedto 9. In the lead-up to the New Year, Patrol Attendancereached record numbers.

We cannot have a situation where Patrols are short ofnumbers because the Rostered Members have not turnedup or organised a substitute. On the other extreme, howcan a Patrol Captain be expected to co-ordinate andaccount for a Patrol of forty five plus Members? Whether ornot Patrols continue to be rostered in the current manner

Paul McSweeney – “Patrol Person of the Year.”

remains to be seen. Chris Giles is Chairing a Committee inthe coming months, to look into this very issue. Regardlessof the outcome, the attendance of Patrols will be closelymonitored to ensure that numbers remain acceptablyconsistent throughout the entire season.

Shortly after the AGM, every Patrolling Member will receivea report from me, summarising their attendance for the entire2003-2004 Season. Each report will detail the exact timesand total hours that the Member has signed on for allRostered, Substitute and Voluntary Patrols.

I hope that each Member finds this report useful as anaccurate account of their previous season, for identifyingareas of improvement in their attendance patterns and toanswer questions such as how many hours are needed tomeet minimum competition requirements or eligibility for the100% Attendance Awards, etc.

This is the first year that such detailed reports have beenavailable, thanks to many long nights spent developing abrand new Patrol Management System (PMS). The newsystem is based on a database, rather than the moremanual spreadsheet process that has been used for anumber of years. The new PMS allows Patrol Hours to beelectronically recorded in seconds, then have a variety ofreports and statistical information available instantly. It hasbeen absolutely invaluable at providing a snapshot of thispast season’s Patrols.

It is important to note that the PMS is not intended as asubstitute for the CPL or the new SLSA System currently indevelopment. Indeed, both systems were created for entirelydifferent purposes. The PMS will hopefully cut down theworkload of the Club Captain/Vice Captain in years to comeby a matter of days. Furthermore, I am pleased to announcethat for the first time ever, all Club Members will be able toaccess their Patrol Roster, Patrol details, phone list andattendance report from the Club’s Website. This feature willbe available once the new Patrol Structure/Rosters arefinalised, likely in September or October.

Moving on, I would like to say how very happy I am withthe team of people leading our Patrols. The quality andreliability of our Patrol Captains is sound and I believe thatthere have been no problems gaining the respect of theirPatrol Members.

Each and every one of our Patrol Captains, plus many ofour Vice Captains, is now accredited with the Silver MedallionPatrol Captains Award, with thirteen being gained in January-February this year. While not compulsory, it is recommendedthat all Captains obtain this Award and we will continue toeducate our Captains in this manner. My thanks go to MattScott and Stephen Leahy from SLSS, who ran an excellentcourse over two nights.

Our Patrols have all benefited from additional IRB Driversthis season, thanks to the hard work of our winter Instructors,who are already busy training more Drivers and Crewmenfor the coming season. I believe that the IRB Section is mostcritical to maintain effective Patrols and without the supportof these extra Awards being gained, our Patrols woulddefinitely be feeling the pinch. On the contrary, thanks totheir great efforts, we are now in a position where nearly allPatrols have dual rostered IRB Drivers, and we are alsoaiming to allocate multiple IRB Crewpersons to each Patrol,where we have had great interest in gaining this Award –albeit a lack of Examiners.

In conclusion, I would like to thank Tiarne Smith, ChrisGiles, ‘the Allans’, Kevin Neilson, Jim Sherratt and BillMarshall, for their help and guidance when I needed it.Thanks to Kathy and Annette in the Office for their assistance

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when required. Thanks to those who volunteered for Patrolson the State and Aussies weekends, including BranchPresident Ken English! Thanks to the dedicated PatrolCaptains and Vice Captains and all the Members who haveput up with my nagging and pestering and ‘Patrol Nazism’throughout the year!

Finally, thanks to Michelle Giles, Ivan Sherratt and theSwinglers, for helping straighten me out when I needed anudge. Also to Mick Fitz for looking after the laundering ofthe new DHL uniforms, Rob Short for looking after the gear,and Jim from Kenrays for making me look good in a Blazer!

I’m looking forward to next year, I can only see thingsgetting better, as Tiarne and myself settle further into ourroles and implement better systems to help us along theway. It should be a pearler of a season – I hope everybodysupports the proposed Forum to address our competitionand development direction, which we hope will take theClub to new heights of success – and I wish everyone thebest for the coming summer.

Matthew Bruce, Club Vice Captain.

RESCUES PERFORMEDDURING THE YEAR2003-2004 Statistics

Rescues Tube: 2Rescues IRB: 9Rescues Board: 22Rescues No gear: 1Rescues Other: 1Total Rescues: 35

Preventative Actions: 205

First Aid ActivityMajor First Aid: 7Minor First Aid: 81Marine Stings: 33Total First Aid: 121

Lost Kids: 8Searches: 4

Winning Patrol – Left to right: Liz Langton, Dave Swingler,Michelle Giles, Tim Tardent, Gabrielle Vassallo.

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Michelle Giles: “Winning Patrol Captain.”

Michelle Giles (Captain)Gabrielle Vassallo (Vice Captain)Dave Swingler (IRB Driver)

PATROL 2 – COMPETITION WINNERS

Daniel PartridgeLiz LangtonSally RidgesElyse IsaacsRachael HollandLisa HinschenAmber Notley

Belinda DysonDavid ReidDean TurnerTroy WestonChris CroninColin CroninDaniel Kerr

100% PATROL ATTENDANCE

* Denotes Consecutive Years

Rochelle AppleyardKatrina AppleyardCorinne BeinatLauren BentleyLiam CumminsMichael Field *Jamie FlemingMichelle Giles *James Hipwell **Brent Janssen *Lucy KeaneDavid Kerr *Liz Langton *Paul McSweeneyMathew Miles *Melissa MilesJason PowellJames Powell

Lara QuealeyDavid ReidSally RidgesJessica RiggLauren RiggCrystal RiveraLee Schmalfeldt **Kimberly Short ***Ivan SherrattMatthew SowterDean Stafford **Joshua Sund *David Swingler **Mark Swingler *Ashleigh Timbrell *Gabrielle VassalloLuke Wood *Ryan Wood *

PATROL COMPETITION SEASON 2003–2004Patrol No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Patrol Attendance 144 288 24 216 48 240 72 192 264 120 168 96Meeting Attendance – 160 – 160 80 100 60 160 140 160 100 80100% Attendance 168 288 24 264 48 240 72 216 144 120 192 96Patrol Assessments 24 240 48 84 180 264 144 84 120 288 180 216Awards Gained – 288 – 168 96 96 96 216 264 216 192 216Additional Patrols 85 400 20 280 15 20 280 225 50 80 55 160Squad Instructors – 250 – 150 – – – – – 100 – –Resuscitation Champ. – 50 – 50 – – – – – 50 – –Total 421 1964 116 1372 467 960 724 1093 982 1134 887 864

Place 11 1 12 2 10 6 9 4 5 3 7 8

PATROL CAPTAINS, VICE CAPTAINS AND I.R.B. DRIVERSPATROL CAPTAIN VICE CAPTAIN I. R. B. DRIVER

No. 1 Wade McMillican Gavin Sawtell Andrew BennettNo. 2 Michelle Giles Gabrielle Vassallo Dave SwinglerNo. 3 Paul MacLachlan Andrew Flaherty Peter Ryan/Brett MezenNo. 4 Ben Orford Emma Orford Sarah Sowter

Kirstie-May MorrisNo. 5 Lee Schmalfeldt Todd Moran David BowlingNo. 6 Chris Giles Jai Laphman Paul McSweeney/Phil RuxtonNo. 7 Ivan Sherratt Bronni Smith Dave StaplesNo. 8 Brent Janssen Daniel Neilson Daniel WoodNo. 9 Keiran Day Carly Haywood Mitch Haywood/Nick GuthrieNo. 10 Luke Moran Amber Elliott Luke WoodNo. 11 Lisa Boyle Scott Mackay Bill Davenport/Peter ProctorNo. 12 Mark Swingler Dean Stafford Ian Hipwell/James Hipwell

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Lifesaving Committee 2003-2004Back row: Paul MacLachlan, Gary Allman, Daryn Metti, Michael Beecroft, Rob Short, Chris Giles.

Middle row: Michelle Giles, Ivan Sherratt, Lee Schmalfeldt, Col Elliott, Ben Orford.Front row: Amber Elliott, Tiarne Smith, Matt Bruce, John Zagame.

LIFE SAVING COMMITTEE MEETINGS (8)Position Office Bearer Attend Absent ApologyClub Captain Tiarne Smith 6 2 2

Vice Captain Matthew Buce 6 2 2

Asst.Secretary/Treas Michael Beecroft 3 5 –

Chief Instructor Fern Elliott 1 7 –

Boat Captain Garry Allman 1 7 4

Board Captain Lee Schmalfeldt 4 4 2

Beach Captain Col Elliott 6 2 1

Swim Captain Paul MacLachlan – 8 2

Ski Captain Daryn Metti 7 1 –

Irb Captain Daniel Wood 8 – –Irb Vice Captain Luke Wood 8 – –Chief Gear Steward Rob Short 7 1 –Junior Captain Amber Elliott 3 5 4

Cadet Captain John Zagame 3 5 1

No 1 Patrol Captain Wade Millican – 8 –

No 2 Patrol Captain Michelle Giles 8 – –

No 3 Patrol Captain Paul MacLachlan – 8 2

No 4 Patrol Captain Ben Orford 8 – –

No 5 Patrol Captain Lee Schmalfeldt 4 4 2

No 6 Patrol Captain Chris Giles 4 4 4

No 7 Patrol Captain Ivan Sherratt 3 5 4

No 8 Patrol Captain Daniel Wood 8 – –

No 9 Patrol Captain Keiran Day 7 1 –

No 10 Patrol Captain Luke Moran 4 4 –

No 11 Patrol Captain Lisa Boyle 5 3 –

No 12 Patrol Captain Mark Swingler 4 4 –

100% Patrol Attendance 2003-2004Back row: Dean Stafford, Ivan Sherratt, Dave Swingler, Lee Schmalfeldt, Liam Collins, Brent Janssen, James Powell.Middle row: Ryan Wood, Liz Langton, Michelle Giles, Gabrielle Vassallo, Jason Powell, Jessica Rigg, Kimberley Short.

Front row: Jamie Fleming Matt Sowter, Ashley Timbrell Lauren Bentley, Lauren Rigg.

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Chief Instructor’s ReportAt the beginning of the season, I was looking forward tohelping the Chief Instructor in the many facets of the job,only to find that she had moved on and we had no one tofill her role. Proficiencies were looming and we neededsomeone to co-ordinate them, so I became the “Chief”instead of the “Deputy”. It was a rewarding learning curve.

The new Proficiency format was very time consuming,but each Member was very accepting of the need to updatenot only the practical components, but also the theorycomponents of our Rescue Awards. Occupational Healthand Safety was introduced, which gave us an understandingof the need to be safe and also to work in a safe environmentat all times.

Many Awards were gained throughout the season. Thoserecipients are listed in this Report. Congratulations toeveryone who gained Awards. The dedication you showedyou showed at training was exceptional, and very rewardingas an Instructor to see you achieve your goals.

We could not have gained so many Awards without theexceptional help of a group of very enthusiastic Instructors.Thank you very much for your time and effort. It is peoplelike you that contribute so much towards making our SurfClub the best in NSW. My thanks are extended to Rob Short,Col Haywood, Jenny Mason, John Zagame, Michelle Giles,Dave Swingler, Amber Elliott, Ben Orford, Bruce Guthrie,Daniel Wood, Ivan Sherratt, Paul McSweeny, David Isaacs,and the many people who helped along the way with theInstructors.

My thanks are also extended to Tony Coffey, who gaveme advice and encouragement throughout the season andmade my job as Chief Instructor a much easier task.

Fern Elliott, Chief Instructor.

Surf Rescue CertificatesKerr DanielKyriacou GeorgeMason JohnButcher JonJohnson MadelineLawton SkyeMay AlisonO’Dowd BroganSowter AmyTracy JericoWheeler BiancaHarris JessicaKeppel MaxwellO’Regan NathanRyan ShaunSawford RhysDavies BlakeIsaacs RobertWakefield JarodElliott MaddisonAnkudinoff AshleeSara MorganMcFarlane-Bentley LaurenSanders AngelaLaker Matthew

Silver Medallion IRB Drivers (4)Guthrie NicholasHaywood MitchellHipwell JamesSwingler Mark

Training Officer Certificate IRB (2)Giles MichelleSwingler David

Defribulator Certificate (2)Guthrie NicholasLodge Simon

Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (5)Elliott AmberFaulkner ScottMiles MelissaPinker RichardShort KimberleyZagame John

Training Officer Certificate Bronze Medallion (4)Elliott AmberOrford BenZagame JohnMason Jennifer

Cruickshank BonnieRochelle AppleyardBrown MelissaCarter JessicaCole LukeLee JordanScanlon DaraWard MelanieZagame Nicola

Bronze Medallions (52)Appel SamanthaBeatie KristieHancock ChaddQuiggan TamaraWard AlyceBeinat CorinneFleming JamieShaw AliciaWild BryanMurray MichaelMcDonald AndrewMcMaster ScottBrown ShaneWyatt LukeMiranda ChristianPinker Jennifer

SLSA Awards 2003-2004

Kerr DavidRayner DeniseLaurie MeganHammond ThereseWilliams WendyCroucher RobSowter MathewWilliams KurtWallace AnthonyBeecroft ErinOrford AdamTimbrell AshleighMason LaurenRobinson CarlieParkes StephenStewart LaurantAiken MathewHoyle BridgitMiles MatthewPleasance KatieCarrett DanielleStanden BethDinnerville AshleighShobrook ChloeIrwin StephanieCure PaulGibbons JordanHarrison LeanneJohnson TaraMountain KateThomas ZoeGuthrie RyanKeane LucyRidges SallyRobins BenVosti Mark

THE TOTAL NUMBER OF AWARDS GAINED BYTHE CLUB SINCE ITS INCEPTION = 5685

Meritorious Awards 11Examiners Certificates 87Instructors Certificates 364Training Officers Certificates 60Advanced Resuscitation Examiners Certificates 4Advanced Resuscitation Instructors Certificates 50Advanced Resuscitation Certificates 433Bronze Medallions 2850Surf Rescue Certificate – Examiner 1Surf Rescue Certificate – Instructor 13ORB Examiners Certificates 3ORB Skippers Certificates 8ORB Drivers Certificates 12ORB Crewman’s Certificates 21ORB Crewman’s Speciality Certificates 1Helicopter Crewman’s Certificates 3Qualifying Certificates 638Surf Rescue Certificates 547Resuscitation Certificates 573First Aid Certificates 37First Aid Training Officers Certificates 2Radio Operator Examiners Certificates 5Radio Controller’s Certificates 1Radio Operator Instructors Certificates 11Radio Operator’s Certificates 67IRB Examiners Certificates 3IRB Instructors Certificates 18IRB Drivers Silver Medallions 96IRB Crewman’s Certificates 42JRB Examiners Certificates 1JRB Instructors Certificates 2JRB Driver’s Certificates 3JRB Crewman’s Certificates 5JRB Operator’s Bronze Medallion Certificates 7Advanced Life Saving Certificates 2Patrol Captains Silver Medallions 28Life Support Silver Medallions 4Defribulator Certificate 4

Cronulla-SutherlandDistrict ORB ReportThe following is a brief report on the activities of the CronullaSutherland Offshore Rescue Boat, and the participation ofMembers of your Club for the 2003-2004 Season.The 2003-2004 Season saw the ORB Group being able toprovide a valuable Community Service in a variety of areas.

The Group ran for the entire season with five Patrols. Thisplaced a large burden on Group Members as Patrols camethick and fast, especially during the Christmas- New Yearperiod. I record my appreciation to all Members of theGroup for their support and dedication.

Ten of our Members gained 100 % Patrol Attendanceduring the season and each of these spent more than 100hours on Patrol. When you consider that some of theseMembers are carrying out Patrol duties with their Clubs aswell as on the Offshore Rescue Boat, you get an appreciationof the depth of their commitment to Surf Life Saving.

There were four occasions during the season where theboat was unavailable for Rostered Patrols because CrewMembers were not available.

Statistics for the Group’s activities for the year are:Call Out 1Rescue – Swimmer 10Rescue – Other 18Preventive Action 65First Aid – Minor 16First Aid – Major (Hospitalisation) 3Patient Transfer 0Vessel Assist 13Value of Vessels Assisted $1,523,500Searches 2

Members of the Cronulla Club who carried out Patrolduties on the Offshore Rescue Boat are listed below.Name P/Hours 100% Call-out M/HoursPeter Bennett 6.0 0.0 0.0Belinda Bruce 52.5 0.0 0.5Tony Coffey 15.0 0.0 0.0Michael Corlis 26.0 0.0 3.5John Cox 14.0 0.0 0.0Bruce Guthrie 116.5 100% 0.0 0.0Nicholas Guthrie 113.0 100% 0.0 2.5Ryan Guthrie 9.0 0.0 0.0James Hipwell 21.0 0.0 0.0Simon Lodge 128.5 100% 0.0 3.0John Moseley 106.5 100% 0.0 43.0Karen Strickland 13.0 0.0 0.0Tim Tardent 9.0 0.0 0.0

Member numbers is the major issue, which the Groupneeds to resolve in the forthcoming season. Currently weare placing an unreasonable burden on a small group ofMembers to crew the boat. This situation is not sustainable,as we run the risk of losing these dedicated Members dueto the high demand on their time.

As well as providing a valuable Life Saving Service, beinga part of Offshore 2 also provides many opportunities forenjoyment, and learning of new skills. I would highlycommend to the Members of your Club the benefits ofbecoming a Member of our Group also.

Interested Members can get in touch with us by phoningmyself on 9774 1942, or on a Patrol Day by phoning theboat on 0418 299 999, or simply contacting us by radio.

John Moseley.

Silver Medallion Life Support (1)Guthrie Nicholas

Training Officers CertificateAdvanced Resuscitation Officer (1)Short Robert

Silver Medallion Patrol Captain (14)Vassallo GabrielleOrford BenBoyle LisaSchmalfeldt LeeBruce MatthewWood DanielWood LukeNeilson DanielElliott FernGiles MichelleSwingler DavidSmith TiarneSherratt IvanSwingler Mark

IRB Section ReportThe 2003-2004 Season saw another busy time for the IRBSection. During the season we were able to maintainreliable equipment and train several new IRB Drivers andCrewpersons.

With the changes to the Crewpersons Award last season,the IRB Section has been working hard to ensure eachPatrol has a reliable Crewperson. Several squads werestarted during the season and these will be examinedduring winter. We will also start several squads duringwinter. If anyone is interested in doing this course please letme know. Our goal for the next two seasons is to train allActive Bronze Medallion Holders as Crewpersons.

IRB Competition was reintroduced this season on atwelve-month trail after a two-year break. Although we didnot compete this season, we will be looking to send teamsto the NSW IRB Premiership Series next season.

I would like to thank all of the Drivers and Crewpersonsthat helped out on Patrols and Water Safety during theseason. Without you guys the Club could not function andthe beach would not be safe.

A special mention must go to Bruce Guthrie for the workhe has done for the IRB Section over the last four years,three of which have been as IRB Captain. For the past fouryears Bruce has been the Co-ordinator of our TrainingSquads and I am proud to nominate Bruce Guthrie for theaward of “Most Outstanding Contribution to the IRB Section”.

I would like to thank my Vice Captain Luke Wood, for thehelp during the season. I would also like to thank PaulMcSweeny, Michelle Giles, David Swingler and anyone elsethat helped train IRB Drivers and Crewpersons during theseason.

Daniel Wood, IRB Captain.

IRB Section 2003-2004Left to right: Matt Bruce, Ivan Sherratt, Michelle Giles, Dave Swingler, Mark Swingler, Bruce Guthrie, Mark Smith, Paul McSweeney.

Bruce Guthrie: “Outstanding Contribution to the IRB Section”.

Rescue at Cronulla Beach27 February 2004, 6.30-7.30pmI would like to acknowledge the efforts of several Membersof Surf Life Saving, who assisted swimmers and carried outthree rescues at dusk off Cronulla Beach.

Large swells generated by the low-pressure system offthe NSW Coast had pounded Cronulla Beach since theWednesday, ripping sand out of the beach and exposingeven more rocks than before. The constant battering hadseen a permanent rip cutting across the beach, quicklyheading out south past the Point.

The huge swells had seen all but three Sydney Beachesclosed. However, the conditions were appealing to manysurfboard riders after a three month ‘drought’, or extremelyflat surf. Although dangerous, no amount of warning couldkeep some swimmers and board riders out of the water.

On this night, these Club Members were all attending the

Rescue of the Year –Ben Orford and Sarah SowterThere was about an hour to go on the second Patrol of theseason for Cronulla’s Patrol 4, Captained by Ben Orford,Vice Captains Emma Orford and Kirstie-May Morris and IRBDriver Sarah Sowter.

The weather up until now had been sunny and calm, butaround 4 pm the southerly came up bringing with it stormclouds. The ocean turned to white caps, the swell picked upand it began to rain. With no one in the water at Cronulla,we packed the tent up and took up beach surveillance fromwithin the Patrol Room. Richard “Bluey” Garnsey theLifeguard on duty, ran up and told us Offshore-2 receiveda distress call about a small boat about to be washed ontoShark Island at Blackwoods Beach. He told us to investigateimmediately in our IRB. Luckily our IRB was ready and thedriver eager. However, with the new rule now in place thatonly a holder of either a Crewman’s Certificate or other IRBDriver could crew the boat, I was forced to leave the beachin the trusted hands of my Vice Captains and crew the IRB.

Proceeding out to sea, we struggled to see anythingthrough the wind and waves, but with communication withOffshore-2, we located the vessel stranded in a small covesurrounded by cliffs and rocks getting hammed by theelements. After seeing that the boat was an inflatablesports-utility type, similar size to the IRB, still able to float butwithout use of its motor, we devised a plan of attack andcoordinated it with Offshore-2 and Sydney Surf by radio.

We drove in as close as we could, dropped off theCrewman (myself) with towrope in hand. I tied an end to thefront of the inflatable and the other to the front of the IRB.I then reboarded the IRB at sea and the people beingrescued, attempted to launch their boat through thepounding waves. With waves hammering both vessels andthe powerful southerly often steering us off course, Sarahand I finally gained control and safely towed the vesseltowards the open ocean. Once at sea, we were able to handthe vessel over to Offshore-2, who then towed it around thePort Hacking and dropped it off in the calmer waters.

Running low on fuel and feeling very cold, Sarah and Iquickly returned to Cronulla Beach, where we informedSydney Surf that the rescue had been successful and thenwe jumped straight into a hot shower.

– Ben Orford, Cronulla S.L.S.C.

regular Friday Night Bar at Cronulla SLSC, when a swimmerwas predictably sucked 150-200 metres out to sea, off thesouthern end of the beach.

Kieran Day was the first to respond, after patrons of theClub saw the swimmer struggling from the balcony of theMonro Room. Kieran proceeded to rescue the swimmer ona Rescue Board, but could not safely return to shore. Withgreat difficulty, he managed to paddle the swimmer south,where Club Vice Captain, Matthew Bruce, assisted them outof the water and onto the rocks.

Meanwhile, a further group of swimmers were in difficultyapproximately 150 metres off shore, slightly to the north.Kieran Day paddled back out off the rocks, and was joinedby another four Members who, although the light wasquickly fading, raced into the dangerous seas from thebeach. The Cronulla Members were Phil Hamilton and IvanSherratt, along with Jeff Brown, a Wanda Member andDavid Turner (ex-Lifeguard). All five paddlers quickly reachedthe group, where two of the swimmers required assistanceand were brought safely into shore.

With night falling fast, there was speculation of a fourthperson floating out to sea with his bodyboard, off the SouthCronulla Point. With the darkness encroaching, it was noteasy to see as Members combed the seas with binoculars.The IRB, now being prepared by competent drivers MichelleGiles, Keiran Day and Ivan Sherratt, was only momentsfrom launching to investigate, when it was revealed that thebodyboarder had finally managed to get himself ashore –although it took him some time.

The efforts of these Members is greatly appreciated, asthey went beyond their call of duty to carry out such rescuesoutside of Patrol hours, and in such dangerous surfconditions. They themselves were placed at considerablerisk. The three rescued swimmers were much obliged andexpressed their heartfelt gratitude to each of their rescuers.

As Club Vice Captain and an observer to these events, Ialso wish to thank each and every one of them.

Matthew Bruce, Club Vice Captain.

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Chief Gear Steward’s ReportIt was another good season with regards to Lifesaving

Gear for Cronulla – plenty of gear in good condition whichwas well looked after by the Members and available allseason.

We had a good start with the Annual Gear Inspection. Thegear submitted for inspection on 13 September 2003included:• 15 Rescue Boards• Patrol Area And Tents• 18 Rescue Tubes• Patrol Uniforms• 9 Radios• Board and Tube Stands• 3 Oxy-Viva Kits• Signal Flags• 2 Patrol First Aid Kits• 3 IRB and 5 Outboard Motors• 1 Club First Aid Kit• Boat Trailers• 8 Spinal Collars• 8 Resuscitation Mannequins• Stretcher and Spinal Board• Examination Scenario Kit

The gear inspected included all equipment managed bythe Crays, which is used for Nipper Water Safety. The GearStorage Areas and Club Premises were also inspected. TheClub’s surfboats and Belt Lines and Reels were prepared ata later date by the Boat and Swim Sections respectively, inreadiness for their use during the season.

The pre-season expenditure on gear was approximately$2600. This included Board repairs ($230), Radio servicing($300) Oxy-Viva servicing ($330) and miscellaneousexpenditure ($120). We purchased Patrol Caps ($310),three new Resuscitation Training Manikins ($960), twoSpinal Collars ($45) and a Spinal Rescue Board ($300). TheKingsway Night & Day Pharmacy (Gannons Rd) donatedseveral hundred dollars worth of First-Aid supplies at thestart of the season and then backed up for a near completerefill of the First-Aid Kits mid-season. This latter wasnecessary because of a record First-Aid Season due to thepoor condition of the beach. Many thanks to PharmacistsDarryl Knowles and Peter Notaras, whose commitment tothe local Community is well known.

Brian McHutchinson, a Nipper Parent, arranged for hiscompany, Rittal to powdercoat the Patrol Frame – and itlooks good. Branch Sponsorships provided a new RescueBoard (Coca-Cola) at the start of the season and a newPatrol Tent (DHL) towards the end of the season. I hope thateverybody has seen the Patrol Tent on the beach. It is great.It is easily assembled, easily located by the public and thePatrol Members really like it. SLS Australia also obtained athree year sponsorship from DHL, which saw all Clubs’Patrol Uniforms replenished at the start of the season. As aresult, we received a complete new supply of uniforms withan approximate value of $3000.

I thank the Members who helped prepare the Club Gearand premises for the season. These hard workers includedCol Haywood, Daniel Wood, Lisa Hinschen, Keiran Day,Darren Metti, Michael Beecroft, Peter Meyer, Mal Butterfieldand Neil Johnson. A great effort.

Special mention has to be made of the effort put in againthis season by Gear Steward, Col Haywood. Col does mostof the running around at the start of the season, dropping

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off and picking up any equipment requiring service or repairand together we check and prepare all of the gear forinspection. Col is meticulous in what he does and is alwaysreliable in anything he offers to do and makes sure thatthings are working OK during the season. The gear wouldnot be in the condition it is or as available, if it was not forCol’s hard work.

Very little gear was damaged while being used on Patrolor in training this season. The Patrols and Training Squadslooked after the gear extremely well during the season. Thismeant that there were few repairs required and of coursethis meant that the gear was always available for Patrol andtraining purposes. As result there was little cost to the Clubfor repairs and replacement.

Storage space is still a problem in the Club, having beena hot topic for a few seasons now. We have more RescueGear, Racing Boards, Skis, Barbecues and Nipper Gearthan ever before. We can’t complain about our relativewealth, but we have run out of places to put everything.There are a lot of good ideas being floated and a lot ofdiscussion. Let’s hope that a solution surfaces soon.

See you next season.

Rob Short, Chief Gear Steward.

The new DHL sponsored Patrol Tent.

Rob Short, Chief Gear Steward.

Shark Island SwimSunday 14th March, 2004What a fantastic Club event this was! Never have I seen somany Members of any organisation put in so many hoursand so much effort to make a community and fundraisingevent so successful. And wasn’t it truly successful on bothcounts!

The Shark Island Swim Challenge Events are madepossible by a team of over 130 people, comprising ClubMembers, their family and their friends. And a better Teamfunction you will be hard pressed to find. The effort put inby the entire working team was fantastic and there are toomany people to mention individually, but I would like tosincerely express my gratitude to each and every one of youfor your part in making the Swim Events so successful.

The sea was again quite flat for this year’s events. The skywas cloudy and the air was warm, the seas were choppy, buta mild 22 to 23 degrees. A wonderful day for the CronullaShark Island Swim Challenge! Even though we had a lackof sand, exposed rocks and a beach covered in kelp, we had753 entrants in the 2.3 km Shark Island Swim Challengeand 180 entrants in the 1.0 km Ocean Fun Swim. A total of933 entrants.

The 1.0 km Ocean Fun Swim was officially started ontime at 9.30 am by triple NSW State Ironman Championand Club Member, Nathan Smith. This event was fiercelycontested by the competitors who entered the swim withages ranging from 10 to 69. The younger swimmersdominated the results with Hayden Allum being the firstMale Swimmer and Cassie Davenport the first FemaleSwimmer across the line.

The 2.3 km Shark Island Swim Challenge was officiallystarted at 10.30 am by Sharks Coach, Stuart Raper. We had753 competitors entered in this event and the finish was theclosest we could remember. Josh Santacaterina (26.46)won the event, with Grant Cleland (26.50) in second placeand Chris Allum in third place (27.42). The first threeFemale Swimmers to cross the line were Chloe Abbott(29.20), Kelly Boxwell (29.56) and Kristie Ogilvie (30.42).

A special mention needs to be made of Helen Evans – 72years old – who completed the swim with a time of 45.50,as well as John Kelso and Donald Tierney, both 74 years old– who completed the swim in times of 42.30 and 44.48respectively. A fantastic swim by all competitors and wecongratulate each and every one of you!

This year we had swimmers enter the events from as fara field as the South Coast and North Coast of NSW, AliceSprings, Darwin, Melbourne, New Zealand and the USA.We would like to thank every competitor for joining in thefun and swimming in our events this year. We look forwardto seeing you all again around the same time next year.

This year these events raised around $30,000 in netfunds, to be used in all Sections of Club activity and to fundthe purchase of our much needed Lifesaving Equipmentover the ensuing year – not to mention the outstandingpublicity the Club receives within our local and nationalcommunity.

Our sponsors were again magnificent this year and theirgenerosity in supporting our Surf Lifesaving Activities isappreciated more than we can ever express to them. FrankDoran from Financial Services Partners (Frank DoranFinancial Services) of Miranda, was again our major sponsor,donating $6,600 cash, plus supply of the T-shirts for theworking party. What a fantastic individual effort Frank, yourgenerosity and help in organising and running this major

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fundraising activity for the Club is greatly appreciated. Ourother sponsors also added significantly to the financialsuccess of the events. These are: CommInsure, who donated$5,500 cash – Eyeline, who through Shaun Ryan, havekindly donated the swim caps for the events for many years– HPA, who designed, printed and mailed out our entryforms, as well as mailed out our result certificates – CadburySchweppes, who donated Gatorade for the competitors –GC Apparel, who supplied the Shark Island T-shirts atgreatly reduced prices – and radio station 2KY-1017, whosupported our major sponsors and advertised our events onradio.

I would also like to make mention of the unquestioninghelp and support provided by Sutherland Shire Council,who regularly assist us through cleaning the beach andsurrounding areas and the provision of Lifeguards and theirLifesaving equipment for Water Safety for these events. Inaddition, this year they spent several days clearing kelp andseaweed, which had been washed onto the beach in theweek preceding the events. We could not have conductedthe Swims without this help.

The courses for both events were professionally set out,thanks to our early morning team of helpers and the Club’sIRB Section, who arrived at 6.00 am to place a total of 20buoys and markers throughout both courses. These people,led by Daniel Wood and Paul MacSweeney, are always thefirst to start and the last to finish and certainly deserve aspecial mention for their selfless efforts.

The organisation of the Events was superb, the deepwater start worked extremely well and the Water Safety wassecond to none – for Water Safety we had the Offshore-2Rescue Boat with a paramedic on board, 6 IRBs (rubberduckies), 3 Rescue Water Craft (jet skis) and dozens of skis,boards and individual swimmers – all of whom areprofessionally qualified and proficient. Phil Hamilton wasresponsible for enrolling, controlling and co-ordinating theWater Safety Activities and carried out his responsibilitiesexceptionally well – Phil and his team of Water SafetyPersonnel are to be thoroughly congratulated on a superbresult.

The entrants were very complimentary with regard to thequantity and quality of the Water Safety. One competitorcontacted us after the Shark Island Swim to say “My thanksto all for making this a great swim and particularly to theyoung lady board rider who was great company helping memake it to the finish line” – and this was typical of thecomments from the event competitors.

Dr. Robyn Jordan was again available on shore toprofessionally attend to any swimmers or spectators requiringassistance. We are extremely grateful to Robyn forvolunteering her services and helping to make this eventone of the safest on the Ocean Swim Calendar.

Shirley O’Donnell and her team of helpers worked tirelesslyto process the pre-entries and late entries and ensure thatswim caps and apparel were distributed as smoothly aspossible. Thanks heaps to Shirley and your team.

A special thanks needs to be given to Rob Short and histeam of helpers. Rob assisted in the layout of the courses,the set up of the tents and fair stalls and then assisted withWater Safety and the dismantling and clean-up activities.Rob is a great Team Member and provides some comicrelief at the appropriate times.

John Wilson and his team of merry men and womenperformed an enormously successful role in setting up anddismantling the start and finish areas and worked extremelywell with limited resources – thanks John and your team.

The procedures and systems for accurately recordingand processing the results of our events is a delicate anddemanding issue, and I would like to thank and congratulateWanda SLSC Members Chris Stephenson (and his partnerJune) and Ron Smith for their expertise and experience inconducting these activities.

Once again Matthew Bruce did a fine job of updating ourwebsite – www.sharkislandswim.com.au – with the detailsregarding race entry, plus a down loadable copy of our entryform, prior to the events taking place. The results of theShark Island Swim were available on the Cronulla SharkIsland Swim website by 4.00 pm on the day of the events.

Thanks also to Ken English, our Announcer and MC – ColElliott, our Event Referee – Brian Henderson, who designedthe Shark Island T-shirts – Allan Hanson, Graham Giles,Kathy Piggott, Michelle Giles and Annette Yazbek, for theirunending Office and Administration duties – our quietachievers.

Two additional people must also be recognised for theirhuge contribution to the success of these events. Firstly,John Hollingdale, who has been Convenor of these eventssince 1992-93 Season and has worked tirelessly to ensuretheir success and assisted and directed me in so many waysthis year. Secondly, Ken O’Donnell, who worked non-stopto procure, erect and remove our signs and banners andworked so hard on the day of the events in many differentareas. Thank you so much John and Ken.

Finally, I would like to express my enormous gratitude tothe Shark Island Swim Committee, who spent many hoursthroughout the year to organise and conduct these events.

The Committee Members for 2003-2004 were: FrankDoran, Chris Giles, Greg Hewitt, John Hollingdale, KellyHollingdale, Ken O’Donnell, Shirley O’Donnell, Dave Piggott,Rob Short, Ron Smith, Chris Stephenson and John Wilson.

Again, we learned a lot from this year’s events and nextyear we will be putting more organisation and emphasis intothe following:• Greater promotion with the Schools and Swim Clubs for

the 1.0 km Ocean Fun Swim – we would like to have 500entrants in this event next year

• A simpler and quicker method for ascertaining the 1st,2nd and 3rd placings in each age category – plus thecommencement of the presentation by 12.30 pm

• Greater promotion and publicity for the events• Increased sponsorship, and• The introduction of new Team Members to take some of

the load off the longer standing MembersThanks once again to all Club Members, for making the

Shark Island Swim Challenge such a success. I am veryproud to have such a great team supporting me in so manyways with the running of the Cronulla Shark Island SwimChallenge.

Bruce Guthrie, Convenor,Shark Island Swim Committee.

Cronulla Crays’ ReportCongratulations to all the Members of the Cronulla Crays fora most successful and rewarding season.

This season, Cronulla registered 647 Members withwaiting lists in many of the Age Groups.

A big thank you to our Registrar, Leonie Murray andJenny Pinker, our Registrar from last year, who throughtheir fantastic experience and knowledge always helped outwherever needed.

I would also like to thank all those that assisted onRegistration Days and throughout the season, with a specialthank you to Karen Kerr and Jenny Wild. Your help was verymuch appreciated.

Congratulations also to all the Members that receivedtheir 100% Attendance Awards. These Awards are a resultof the commitment and dedication that you consistentlyshow towards Cronulla Crays Nipper Activities.

It’s hard to begin a report without first acknowledging thefantastic effort by our kids and their supporters in winninganother State Junior Championship. The Cronulla Craysjust get stronger each year.

Although some impressive young athletes move on fromthe U-14s each year to join the Senior Club, our youngerMembers just step up to fill these Age Group places withsimilar great results.

At first glance, it’s amazing how the back filling of talentall the way down to our U-6s just reoccurs. On closerinspection, however, it becomes clear that the Crayscontinued success reflects the efforts and dedication of ourClub’s Coaches and Management.

The 2003-04 Season started early with our Winter Multi-disciplinary Training, orgainised and conducted by theSenior Club’s World Championships Team. The trainingthen continued throughout the season tirelessly lead by ourCoaches.

I’d like to express our gratitude for the continued supportof our main Sponsors –• Aquasun• Beach Constructions• Bonds• Maxum Watches• McDonalds Cronulla• McGrath Real Estate• Rittal• Quest Apartments Cronulla• and our good mate, Neil SwaneThanks also to the teams who worked on other fundraisingactivities such as –• Crays Shop• Aquasun Cronulla Carnival• Seafood Night• the Coordination of Crays NewsletterThanks to all!

We use some of our funding to continually upgrade andmake additions to our training, competition and RescueEquipment. Major items of expenditure this year have been:• A “Bonds Crays” Rash Shirt for every child• Six new Foam Nipper Boards• Three new Board Rescue boards• Three new Racing Mals and Four new Ski Paddles for

Nipper Cadets• The “Rittal” Representative Team Uniforms.

I’d like to make a special mention about the two charityfundraisers that were run by our U-14s this year.

The first was the “Ice Cream Day”, organised by LukeCole and Nicola Zagame.

This was a fun event that raised over $500 for CysticFibrosis Research.

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The second event was the raffle organised by JacquiHolland. This too was a great idea that was well supportedby the whole Club and was capped off by a remarkabledonation of $5000 from David Isaac of (A H Plant Hire).

I really hope that future U-14s continue this effort tosupport those less fortunate.

My compliments go to John Zagame for all his fundraisingactivities and sponsorship work.

The 2003-2004 Season has seen a much improved levelof proficiency in the disciplines of Surf Lifesaving, especiallyin Water Events.

The changes to the structure of proficiency attainmentwhich requires all children to be proficient in the water (ie topass preliminary evaluation, to have completed Run-Swim-Run and to have completed the timed pool swim in theprescribed time) and to enable them to compete in anyevent in an Interclub Carnival has been well accepted.

The inclusion of the timed pool swim in basic proficiencyrequirement, has largely resulted in many more childrenattaining a level of proficiency consistent with the activitiesappropriate to Junior Surf Lifesaving.

The ongoing Surf Education Program continued,attempting to develop knowledge of Water and Beach skillsas well as fostering an understanding of safety andenvironmental aspects of the beach location.

The U-14 Group Members worked systematically towardthe completion of the Surf Rescue Certificate and Icongratulate the Age Managers and the many other ClubMembers, who so generously gave of their time to work withthe children in the attainment of the S.R.C Award.

I also thank and congratulate Cathy Davenport and BrianWild for their time and dedications for ensuring that allaspects of the Nippers qualifications were completed ontime.

For Cronulla to achieve a record-breaking sevenconsecutive years as State Champions, is an outstandingachievement.

Everyone involved in the Club, should be very proud ofthis great achievement.

I would like to make a few comments regarding the StateCarnival this year at Shellharbour. Everyone is aware thatit was held under very trying conditions.

Our thanks and congratulations go to the OrganisingCommittee, who had put so much hard work into theCarnival, only to have it fall to pieces before competitionhad started.

Over the three days of the Carnival, we ended up at fourdifferent locations, with the BBQs and Port-a-Loos followingthe competition.

Families were separated, as they had different childrencompeting in different events at different beaches.

The Water Competitors braved big swells to do us proudin their events.

Competition was stopped on several occasions, to removemissing equipment out of the water as it floated back in.

Competition was also stopped at all locations so thatWater Safety could search for a presumed missing 10 yearold boy, who it was then discovered had pulled out of thecompetition on the line. A valuable lesson for all – alwaysinform an Official if you decide to pull out of an event, as youhave already been counted.

On the beach our Flaggers and Sprinters startedcompetition so late in the day, that they almost finishedcompeting in the dark.

Initially the Flags Area was a mess with seaweed everywhere.Everyone had to help clean up the area and conduct an EmuParade, so competition could commence on Friday. Butcompeting in such conditions, our Beach Competitors excelledand wore the Cronulla colours proudly.

Cronulla would not be the team it is without the leadership,encouragement, diplomacy and discipline of our TeamManager Rob Harris and his Assistant, Ian Goode.

This will be my last Chairman’s Report on behalf ofCronulla, so let me reflect not only on the past season, buton the past eleven years of Nippers that Ann, Rachael,Jacqui and I have had the privilege and honour of beeninvolved in.

It has been one of the most exciting and challengingperiods of our life together.

Surf Lifesaving in Australia is unique. It is the only sportin the world that requires the participant to qualify andparticipate in an activity outside of the actual sportingactivity – being able to save a person’s life.

That means by the time each Nipper has completed theirSurf Awareness, Surf Certificate and Surf Rescue Certificates,he or she is capable of identifying and participating in therescue of a person if and when required.

Not bad is it? You go to the beach every week, learn newskills, meet new friends, challenge yourself physically,emotionally and mentally and have the chance to be able toperform the greatest gift you can give – save someone’s life.

For our family, Nippers have provided the opportunity ofdiscovering new skills, challenging our relationships andwitnessing the highs and lows of parenting.

To me, there is only word that can describe the experiencesof the past eleven years of Surf Lifesaving – inspirational.

The guts, the base of that inspiration, come from thereason why we first became involved in Nippers – the kids.You can love them and you can hate them, but in the endthey all inspired me.

Inspired me to think outside the square, to examinepriorities and to learn that without the care and nurturing ofthese kids – the future of Australia – our lives would betotally different.

Different – good or better? Who knows? I know thatwithout my involvement in Surf Lifesaving in general and inCronulla in particular, my life would have been all thepoorer.

Cronulla is a Champion Club, a Surf Lifesaving Club witha proud history, a Club with honour and integrity. It is aFamily Club.

At our Presentation Ceremony every year, we have thefuture of the Club – the Nippers, the Club today – the SeniorExecutive and Australian Champions – and the history andwisdom of the Club – the Life Members. All interwoven toproduce a tapestry of fun, excitement, challenges andresults. It’s an honour to be part of this great institution.

So thanks to each and every one of you. Remember theexperiences that we have had, the conversations, the good,the sad and the challenging times. Remember that we dothis for our children. To provide to them the best that we canand invest in their future.

Hold onto the past and look to the future. Get involvedand make a contribution. You’ll love it.

Look after yourself and each other. I’ll see you on thebeach or “out the back”. It is an experience that will remainwith me for the rest of my life.

Yours in Surf Lifesaving.

Greg Holland, Chairman – Junior Activities Group.

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Snow Trip – 2003-2004The Annual Snow Trip was looking disappointing when Ivisited the Perisher Blue website on the previous Mondaymorning. One strip of sectioned snow on front valleysurrounded by grass and rocks is not what 31 Club Memberswanted to see. We left Cronulla on Friday afternoon,stopping at Goulburn, where Matt Bruce in his “invisiblecoat” braved the cold in his t-shirt. Heading into Perisher thebus had to stop to put on the snow chains and the youngerboys thought it would be a good idea to start a snow fightand chase Melissa Miles up the highway – I dont think theboys had a chance catching her though.

We arrived at 1am with the snow ploughs hard at work –it looked like the weather forecast for the week was right –there was snow everywhere! Up to Cronulla and a coldChristina Lodge for a few hours sleep before hitting theslopes. Saturday was a day of non-stop snow, ensuringpowder runs could be found all day and soften the blow forthe beginners. 15 lifts were open and all levels of skiers andboarders were catered for. While the beginners stuck tofront valley, the more experienced hit the tracks through thetrees and tested themselves with jumps. Everyone retiredback to their Lodge after a full day on the snow.

Cronulla Lodge spent the night playing pictionary (yessounds boring) but it was a laugh a minute at the drawingsthat were attempted. Special mention goes to David Kerr’s“David and Goliath”, Melissa Miles “Tick” and AshleighTimbrell’s “Dot”. In the Christina Lodge, after devouring ourpizzas in less than five minutes, it was a night of laughter,frivolties and green fairies. The ‘older crowd’ decided to hitthe town and Ivan Sherratt showed that he can carve upmore than front valley when he dazzled everybody on thedancefloor at JAX Nightclub. And throw in a fantasticpickup line to boot!

The next morning we woke to blue skies. The early birdswalked up the mountain to get one of the first runs of the day

before the lifts opened. The morning had some great snowbefore the crowds arrived and the bumps started to appear.

There maybe a few Members investing in helmets next yearas Matt Miles said hello with his nose to an ice slab and laterto a tree. Same with Liam Cummings, while pushing himselfon the jumps, pushed a bit too far and was left with areminder of his Snow Trip on his nose as well.

Taking advantage of the deep, soft powder, the Boatiesspent sunday morning building a ski jump off the roadoutside the Lodge. First-time Boarders Dave Swingler andMichelle Giles, managed more bum-time than air-time,however Mark Swingler handled things better and sooncame to the conclusion that he couldn’t get enough speedand air – so it was time to build a second jump. With a new,steeper approach, Ivan Sherratt managed to clear awhopping 15 metres, with a clearance of 5 metres high!

Matt Bruce wasn’t so lucky and managed to finish the daywith a spectacular faceplant and a busted nose. JamesHipwell, Brent Jansen and the Beachies quickly showedthat they can handle a Board, demonstrating their acrobaticskils with sommersault jumps.

Daniel Kerr challenged Tiarne Smith to a race down frontvalley, proclaiming he “would have won” only if he didntcrash and burn half way down. Would have won, I dont thinkso. After another great day, we headed back to the Lodgeand then down to the Skitube, where the bus awaited us. Wearrived back at Cronulla, tired and sore but wanting to goback down soon. Thanks to Ian Goode and Bryce Christianfor the availability of both Lodges. Their support enablesthis trip to be such a great weekend. Also thanks to CarolSmith, who organised the food. Congratulations to allMembers who were eligible for this trip. All Members alwayshave fun and it is such a great weekend away that I’m sureanyone would encourage Members to try and achieve their100% Patrol Attendance. Hope to see you next snowseason!

Tiarne Smith.

Social Organiser’s ReportWe had a pretty successful season on many accounts thisyear with our Competitors, our Patrols, as well as our Socialscene, all doing well and having fun.

The Social Committee put on a couple of functions thisyear, all of which were successful and enjoyable for all.Hopefully next season there will be a few more.

We started the season off by purchasing a 134cm TV,which is in the Monro Room. We bought the television justbefore Melbourne Cup Day, which meant that we didn’thave to spend much money on hiring a big screen TV for theday. It has also been great on Friday nights, where everyonewatches the football and has a few drinks with friends.

The Rugby World Cup Final made for a great night in theMonro Room. We had the big screen TV showing thematch, with so many people coming that there was standingroom only.

It was great to see so many people supporting the Socialside of the Club. It was pouring with rain on the night, butthere were still people venturing outside to get a sausagefrom the soaked Chefs on the balcony.

Thanks to all the people that helped out on the night, likethe Bar Staff, the Cooks, the Decorators and all the peoplethat helped out with the raffle.

We also opened up the Bar and had a Sausage Sizzle onAustralia Day. The Council kindly allowed us to use the

Monro Room on this night (thanks!). We once again hadheaps of people supporting this event. It was great to see allthe kids running around and watching cartoons on the TV.

The fireworks made for a great finale on the night, whenthey looked like they were going to fall on our heads. Onceagain than kyou to all the people who lent a hand on thenight.

We are holding a Trivia Night on the 14th of August thisyear, which I hope will be another great success. We will beadvertising this event more as the date comes closer, buthopefully we will get enough people there for the event to bea huge night. If you have any ideas for the night, pleasecontact me, or if you have any ideas for other functions,please let me know so we can organise them for you.

Lastly, I would like to thank all the people that have helpedme organise these events throughout the year.

The Social Committee have always been the first ones atthe event and always the last ones to leave making sureeverything is set up and packed up correctly and cleanly sothat Mick doesn’t have a dummy spit!!

The Food and Beverage Committee have also been agreat help organising enough drinks for each of the functions.

Also all the people that are always around the Clubhelping in any way possible.

You have made this year much easy for myself and theCommittee.

David Swingler.

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Food & Beverage CommitteeOur Glycol draught beer system has been working well thisseason with great reports from Members and Guests. DaveMayer has been our prime cellerman, hooking up kegs forour Friday Night Bar and most of our functions in the PurcellRoom, where draught beer is very popular. Thanks Dave.

There are now a number of us who are trained up intapping and maintaining our draught system Fletch, Shorty,Dave Swingler are our back-stays and even Michelle Giles isgetting some hands on work in the coolroom!

Michelle has been running our Friday Night Monro RoomBar on a regular basis and doing a great job. She also runsthe Raffle, which raised over $3,100 this year. Dave Swingleris always on hand these nights for some reason and joins inand helps all the time. Thanks Michelle and Dave.

Rob Short controlled all our stock along with Fletch andkept our beer line clear. Rob also introduced more mixeddrinks to the Bar for the Ladies and Boaties.

Our Sunday Purcell Room Bar was well down on numbersthis year and barely made a profit. We had the BBQ in thePark a number of Sundays for the World Team and theinconsistency may have contributed. We still read out theSunday Surf Race results along with the Board and SharkIsland Ski Race – all Handicapped Events.

The Club needed more portable BBQ’s and two newstainless steel with hoods were supplied at almost cost byGreg Wallace (Lifestyle BBQs). His kids are in Nippers andhe was extremely obliging. Thanks Greg. Wardy organisedthe Senior Volunteer Sunday Bar Roster, with most peopleonly needing to help one Sunday for two hours. GregHolland’s Nipper Parents did a great job this season helpingus behind the Bar for the first two hours and running theBBQ when it was on the balcony.

Thanks to all our Bar Staff for working functions andtaking care of our Club. To my Committee – Darryl Ward,Warren Scanlon, Colin Fletcher, Rob Short and NealeJohnstone, thank you all for your support and hard work.

Phil Hamilton, Convenor.

Cronulla Sports ComplexWhat a year it has been with lessee Les Motto. After a longlegal battle, Les Motto left on the 30th June 2004.

Expressions were called for the Complex and after a longlist who had applied, a company called Elite Sports run byTracie Edmondson, Sean Trindle, Corey Bocking andCameron Hoban started trading on the 1st July 2004.

With the new lease we have secured a great deal for ClubMembers using the Gym and Pool. All Club Members arewelcome to call down and have a look at the many changesthey will be making.

In the lease, the Complex will sponsor the Shark IslandSwim, with all swimmers being able to use the wholecomplex for showers and a warm swim on completion of therace. This will take the Shark Island Swim to a new level.

In the next few months, work will be going on in theComplex to bring it up to speed with many safety issues andmaintenance.

Paul Moggeridge has left the Kiosk after nine years andhis support to our Club has been unsurpassed. We wish himand his family all the best for the future.

Grant Ovens and Brant Cashman will be taking over therunning of the Kiosk for one year. Building of a new Kiosk-Restaurant will begin July 2005.

I would like to thank Geoff Robinson our Club Architect fordrawing up the plans for this construction and the Staff atSutherland Shire Council for their assistance, all of whomhave been a great and a pleasure to deal with.

A very special thanks to Reg Gibson and Matt Howlandour Club Solicitors, for their work with the many issues andcompliances we had.

Thanks to my Committee: Allan Hanson, Allan Metti,Kevin Nelson, Mal Butterfield and also Dave Brydson, whosehelp with expression of interest on the Complex wasinvaluable.

Once again this year has been busy, and thank you to all.

Neale Johnstone.

Golf Day ReportThis year’s Golf Day, although again successful and wellsupported, was the most difficult to organize. This occurred,because it’s on the same week as the Melbourne Cup. Notmany people can organize their business affairs to have twosocial days off in one week. But with a dedicated Committeeof Colin Fletcher, Mal Butterfield, Paul Banister, GregHolland, and Allan Hanson, no challenge is too great.

Many new golfers joined those who routinely support theday, to make the event truly social and enjoyable.

Many thanks again to the Cronulla Golf Club and theirPast President (and Club Member), Trevor Halyard, forenabling us the continued use of the magnificent facility onthe day.

In this year’s report, I would like to highlight the efforts ofColin Fletcher. All of the Committee are in awe of hisenthusiasm, dedication, work ethic and integrity. His cheerfulno-nonsense energy warms everyone to their task, with noobstacle being too great for Col. I am aware that this is notthe only area Col gives his unselfish time to the Club and forthat we are eternally grateful.

To all our supporters again, many thanks and lookforward to enjoying your company at this year’s event.

Paul Lyon, Convenor.

200 ClubOn June 6th 2004, our Members gathered in the Purcell Roomto enjoy complimentary food and beverage and a chance towin one of several prizes in the 200 Club. Although entry wasmaintained at $30 per double, numbers were down to theirlowest level in many years (62 couples). However we stillmanaged a profit of approximately $1000.

Once again our generous sponsors helped make the daya success. Paul Moggeridge and the Kiosk cooked andcarved the beef and prizes were donated by Fitness First,Cronulla Surf Design and Sea Level Restaurant.

Thanks also to our many Members who gave time for theday. The “Auxiliary” headed by Joy Hitchenson for preparingand serving the salads. Cheryl Giles for door duty on theday. Eric Wood for cooking the sausages. My Co-Organiser,Phil Hamilton, for invitations and controlling the Bar roster.Kieran Day, Daniel and Luke Wood, Ross Smith and othersfor Bar service. John Zagame for organising prizes and ourMembers for supporting the day.Prize winners:Fitness First 3 month pass: Jenny Mason & Wendy Williams.Sea Level $100 voucher: Michael Murray.Cronulla Surf Design $50 voucher: Ross and Carol Smith.

Col Elliott.

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Apparel Committee ReportTo our Treasurer’s enjoyment and my amazement, weactually made a $2,200 profit this season. We moved a lotof our old stock plus we had a variety of different shirts andt-shirts available for purchase.

We only bought small amounts and re-ordered only whatwas moving well with our costumes. We only ordered whatsizes were needed and our supplier Tidal kept stock on handfor us.

Most of the credit and hard work goes to Susie Sowter,who sold our stock on Sunday mornings along with herhelpers Sharon and the rest of the girls. Apparel was alsoavailable through the Office. Cronulla Sharks liked ourcostumes so much they purchased 50 pairs. They obviouslywanted to be associated with Australia’s No. 1 Club!

Amber was a great help in organising our Aussie shirtsand distributing them at the Touring Team Meeting. Thanksto Kathie Piggott and Annette in the Office, Tiarne Smithand my great Committee Amber Elliott and Susie Sowter.

Phil Hamilton, Convenor.

Kurranulla Swimming ClubThis was the 29th Season of the Kurranulla SwimmingClub, which swims in the Sports Complex on Wednesdaynights at 7.30 pm then adjourn for a de-briefing in theMonro Room at 8.45.

Kurranulla again donated $500 to the Surf Club in May2004 and look forward to further exploring the possibility ofbecoming a Sub-Committee of the Surf Club, when the“General Membership” category is created.

Most of the 80 plus Members are also Members ofCronulla Surf Club.

Handicappers Rob Short and Col Haywood, ensuredclose races and keenly contested pointscores.

Special events include both Handicap and Age DivisionChampionships, the Annual 10-a-Side Interclub Relay (wonby Cronulla Surf Club) and a North Table vs South TableRelay for a “carton of Crownies”.

Social highlights included the July Golf Day at CalderwoodValley and the Annual Christmas Picnic and PresentationDay at Gunamatta Park.

Col Elliott, Chairperson.

REPRESENTATIVE TEAMSCongratulations are extended to the following Club Members who were selected

in various Representative Teams during the Season:

SYDNEY BRANCH TEAMSENIORSNathan Smith

Ryan Hartup

Mark Simpson

Jeremy Neilson

Kate McLellan

Kirstie-May Morris

Nicki Jones

Peta Scanlon

Cassie Davenport

JUNIORSKyle O'Brien

Rachael Cole

Nathan Roye

Zak Abdallaoui

Lauren Davenport

Lachlan Butcher

Elly Graf

Luke Cole

John Mason

Nicola Zagame

Jacqui Holland

AUSTRALIAN TEAMKate McLellan

NSW STATE TEAMNathan Smith

Jeremy Neilson

Luke Cole

Lauren Davenport

Kate McLellan.

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Ladies’ Auxiliary ReportDuring the 2003-04 Season, the Ladies have rallied togetherfor each function we have been called on to cater for – theAGM and 200 Club. This season with the restructuring ofthe competition scene, Cronulla were without its carnivalfor the first time that I can remember. The 200 Club askedfor assistance and it appeared to be a resounding success.

The Ladies in the Auxiliary for this season were RobynEllis, Rhonda Elmer, Kim English, Irene Forshaw, CherylGiles (Secretary), Denise Gough, Suzie Linkie, MargaretMcFarlane, Faye Marshall (Vice President), Jan Metti, SandraNeilson, Dianne Provan, Debbie Short and Ann Woods. It isgreat to see our group is expanding, which makes it easier ifsome can’t attend a function. Many thanks to Dianne andFaye for their help in cleaning the kitchen and doing theshopping. A big thank you to Ray Hitcho for cleaning thefloor in the kitchen with a gurney. We would like to thinkanyone who uses the kitchen, will leave it as clean as theLadies leave it.

We catered for the scattering of Bill Eady’s Ashes in Mayand it was by far the biggest function we have been calledon to do. What a celebration of a good friend’s life! Bill’s wifeYvonne, was President of the Ladies Auxiliary, when I firstjoined Cronulla, and over the years we have become firmfriends. The Ladies offer their sincere condolences toYvonne and her family, in their time of great sadness.

Joy Hitchenson, President, Ladies’ Auxiliary.

BirthsA Daughter Jade, to Daryn and Kiara Metti

ObituariesWe offer our condolences to the relatives of Members whohave passed away during the year and to Members who havesuffered Bereavements.

Life Member Bill “Ma” EadyDawn Free, Mother of Member, BillJoe, Father of John WilsonBeth Lynch, Life Member Ladies AuxiliaryPatricia Lanser, wife of Long Service Member, CidIan Swords, Vice PresidentDave Tibbitts, father of PeterJessie Kell, wife of Alan Kell OAM

H.W. Reilly, Vice President,father of Long Service Member, Wayne

VALE: BETH LYNCH –Life Member Cronulla SLSC

Ladies AuxiliaryThe Club is saddened to record the passing ofBeth Lynch, a past President of the Ladies Auxiliary,on 4th December 2003.

Beth joined the Auxiliary (Ladies Committee) in1976-77 Season, at the time when her late husbandRussell, and her son Robert, were Members.

Russell unfortunately collapsed and died froma severe heart attack, while competing in theMarch Past Event at the 1978 Australian SurfChampionships, in Kingscliff N.S.W.

While she and her family suffered serious grievingbecause of this sudden tragedy, Beth wasdetermined to continue her contact with theCommittee.

Eventually Beth became President in 1981, andchaired the group for 11 years, retiring in 1992.

Not long after, Beth moved residence to EastGosford on the Central Coast of NSW. Havingbeen awarded Ladies Committee Life Membershipin 1986, she kept in contact with Club affairsthrough the various correspondences and reports.

Beth became eligible to receive the 25 YearLong Service Award, and the presentation of thisBadge will be made posthumously, to a Memberof her family, at the forthcoming Annual GeneralMeeting of the Club.

The Ladies Auxiliary – Left to right: Margaret Bentley,Debbie Short, Fay Marshall, Suzie Linke, Joy Hitchenson,

Sandra Neilson, Robin Ellis, Ann Wood.

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Joy Hitchenson – President, Ladies’ Auxiliary.

VALE:William Howarth Eady OAM –Life MemberAfter a long illness, Bill Eady passed away on 7th April,2004, while at the Masonic Hospital, Newcastle. He wasaged 68.

He was born to Charles and Valetta Eady in Murwillumbahon the Far-North Coast of NSW, on 20th December 1935.Bill was the youngest of the family’s three boys and threegirls. His dad passed away when Bill was only 18 monthsold. He commenced his education at Murwillumbah Primarybefore continuing at the local high school.

At age fourteen, Bill followed his brothers to join thenearby Fingal Rovers SLSC. Bill’s brother Bob was that SurfClub’s Captain at that time. At age 15, Bill and his mothermoved to Sydney, where they set up home at Banksia. Atage 16, Bill commenced an apprenticeship at the GardenIsland Naval Dockyard and after serving his time, becamea qualified Marine Engineer.

Bill Eady joined Cronulla SLSC, as a Junior Member on21st January 1952 and gained his Bronze Medallion inMarch of that year. The following season Bill was elected tothe position of Junior Patrol Captain and this was the startof a career that was to span some 52 years.

During that time he held many administrative positionswithin the Club, ranging from Publicity Officer to ClubAdministrator. Of the many positions that he held within theClub, those that stand out are: four years as Registrar, oneyear as Club Vice Captain, seven years as Club Captain, fouryears as Deputy President, 16 years as R & R Coach, nineyears as Club Administrator and 26 years on the ManagementCommittee.

Bill’s dedication to doing things right was always evidentduring his lifetime of service to our Club. He was aperfectionist and could always be relied on to see a taskthrough to the end. This quality of service was infectiousand he was able to inspire many fellow Members to followhis example of serving the Club as he had. Bill was elevatedto Life Membership in 1968 for his outstanding service tothe Club.

As well as administration, Bill’s love was competing forthe Club, and a finer competitor has probably never donneda Cronulla cap. Bill won the Club’s Junior Surf and BeltChampionships, two Senior Surf Championships, as well asthe Resuscitation Championship. His contribution incompeting for our Club at the local Interclub carnivals islegendary.

He competed with distinction in R & R, Belt, 12 -A-Side,Surf Relay, Beach Sprint and Beach Flags for many years.Bill also had a successful career competing for the Club atOpen Surf Carnivals. He was a talented swimmer, gainingmany first placings in Surf and Belt Races. He was a valuedMember of our R & R Team for many years and gained aGold Medal in the State Championships at Swansea-Belmontin 1964, as well as fourth place in the AustralianChampionships at Collaroy that year. The following seasonhe decided to retire from competing and concentrate oncoaching R & R. It had always been his dream to seeCronulla win a Senior R & R Australian Championship. Herealised that dream in 1966, when his team won Gold.There wasn’t a happier man than Bill Eady on Coolangatta

Beach that day. Not only did Bill coach his own team, buthe also passed on his knowledge to other Members of theClub and inspired them to become R & R Coaches as well.In the following years this resulted in our Club winning fourAustralian Junior R & R Championships.

As well as Bill’s love for Surf Life Saving, Bill was a talentedfootball player. He regularly represented St. George RugbyClub in 1st Grade. He played Rugby for our Club prior to PortHacking being formed and then represented that Club formany years. A fearless tackler and a gifted attacking back,many have said that had he of chosen to continue his careerin Rugby, Representative Teams were well within his reach.Water Polo was another love of Bill’s. He formed, coachedand captained a third grade team within our Club. This teamwent on to win the competition in its inaugural season1959-60. It was also said that had Bill decided to pursue awater polo career, representative honours may well havealso been achieved.

Bill Eady will be remembered for his genuine care forother people. It was this care for others that earnt him thenickname of “Ma”. Many young men who passed throughCronulla Surf Club during Ma’s career owe much to him.Not only was he a great motivator and Coach, he was alsoa person who earnt the respect and admiration of others.

In 1966 Bill married the then Ladies’ Committee President,Yvonne Hooke. In 1972 they decided to move to Harringtonon the Mid-North Coast of NSW. With fellow Life MembersFrank and Rhonda Elmer, they established a Caravan Park.This move proved to be Cronulla’s loss and Crowdy HeadSLSC’s gain. Both Bill and Frank applied the skills that theyhad learnt at Cronulla to help mould Crowdy Head into thefine Club it is today. Bill served many roles in that Club,including those of President, Treasurer and Secretary.

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Bill was rewarded by Crowdy Head SLSC in 1993 whenhe was elevated to Life Membership.

In 1978 Bill was awarded the Royal Humane Society’sCertificate for Bravery for his part in the frightening attemptedrescue and subsequent recovery of a person’s body frombelow the Lighthouse at Crowdy Head.

During his time in the small town of Harrington, Bill in hisown indomitable style, applied himself to serving the localCommunity. He was a Foundation Member and Presidentof the local Lions Club and was responsible for motivatingthe Shire Council to undertake many improvements to thetownship. He was a Member of numerous Committeeswithin the Community, including those of the ProgressAssociation, Chamber of Commerce and TouristAssociation.

Bill’s service to Surf Life Saving didn’t end here. He wenton to become Registrar and Superintendent for the Lower-North Coast Branch for many years and was awardedBranch Life Membership in 1990. He was a Member of theNSW State Centre Council for twelve years. Elected in 1969,Bill was Coach of the NSW State Team for three consecutiveyears. He was rewarded in 1989 by State Centre for hisoutstanding contribution and was elevated to LifeMembership. In 1990, he was awarded a Citation of Merit byWorld Life Saving, for distinguished service in promotingMarine Safety and in supporting the humanitarian goal ofWorld Life Saving.

In 1993, the position of Club Administrator becamevacant and Bill decided to apply for the position. Thusbegan another nine years of outstanding service to CronullaClub. Whilst this was a paid position, he proved himself tobe a most dedicated employee of the Club. Bill performedthe duties of Administrator in a most efficient way. Howeverit was the work that he did as well as his normal duties thatwas most appreciated. The many hours that he did outsidethe call of duty were too many to count. Bill’s adaptability,co-operation and faultless integrity were paramount aspectsof his governance during this successful period.

The crowning glory of his spectacular and busy life wasthe bestowal upon him of the Medal of the Order ofAustralia. This was gazetted in the 2004 Australia DayHonours, for service to Surf Life Saving and the Community,thus making him a most worthy inductee into our Nation’sSociety of Honour.

On the 10th March 2004, Bill’s Funeral Service was heldon a small hill beside Crowdy Head Surf Club, overlookingthe beach. This was a very moving ceremony which wasattended by some 300 people. Our Club hired a coach, andforty of our Members as well as Members from ourneighbouring Clubs, made the journey to Crowdy. In additionmany past and present Members made their own way thereto pay their respects to Bill. A Wake was held in the CrowdyClubhouse following a private Cremation.

Three ceremonies were held to scatter Bill’s Ashes. Thefirst was held on top of Mount Warning, Murwillumbah, on13th March 2004, when the immediate family ascended themountain to return part of Bill to his boyhood locality. Thesecond ceremony was held at Crowdy Head on 18th April2004. Surfboat Crews from Crowdy Head, Old Bar andPacific Palms, as well as family and friends were in attendance,to say farewell to someone who had contributed so muchto Surf Life Saving in their District.

The final ceremony was held at Cronulla on 16th May

2004. A service was held in the Club Ballroom, wherevarious speakers spoke in glowing terms of Bill’s wonderfulcontribution to our Club.

A flotilla of nine surfboats, representing the four Clubs ofBate Bay, escorted Bill’s Ashes to sea, where they werescattered with dignity off the beach he loved so much. Theweather and sea conditions were perfect and the largecrowd of some four hundred in attendance, was a fittingtribute to the memory of Bill Eady. A traditional Wake washeld afterwards in the Purcell Room, where various speakersreminisced on their experiences with Bill throughout his life.

Bill Eady’s passing is a huge loss to his family, the Club,the Surf Life Saving Movement and to the Community. Hewill long be remembered for his outstanding skills as anAdministrator, as a great competitor, a great Lifesaver, amotivator, and a Good Bloke.

He was a true Son of Cronulla. He was one of our Finest.Bill is survived by Yvonne, sons Troy and Adam, daughters

Neolie and Tracey, son in-law Dale, daughter in-law Neah,brothers Charles and Robert, sisters Valetta and Ruth andsix grandchildren. A sister, Lynette, pre-deceased Bill. TheClub extends its sincere and profound sympathy to Bill’sextended family. Barry Ezzy.

Medal of the Order of Australiaawarded to William Howarth Eady

2004 Australia Day Honours for Serviceto Surf Lifesaving & Community

A posthumous Investiture was conducted atGovernment House, Sydney by Professor MarieBashir AC, Governor of NSW, on the afternoon

Thursday 20 May in the presence of Yvonne, andmembers of the family and the other recipients.

CRONULLA SLSCJoined 21 January 1952Life Membership 1 September 1968Bronze Medallion 31146 23 March 1952Instructor’s Certificate Season 1956-1957Examiner’s Certificate Season 1960-1961SLSA 50 Year Long Service Award 21 January 2002Registrar 1956-1960Deputy President 1969-1972Club Captain 1961-1968Club Vice Captain 1960-1961Secretary/Treasurer 1993-2002R & R Coach 1956-1972

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History Committee ReportExcitement – Anticipation – Tension: These feelings wereno doubt felt by our competitors and supporters during therecent 2004 Australian Surf Championships and the 2004Australian Masters’ Championships, which were held atKurrawa, Queensland.Our congratulations are extended to all who continued to fillnew chapters in our Club’s magnificent history.

Of particular historical significance was the win by ourUnder-19 Women’s Beach Relay Team. These championsare: Clare Mallett, Jessica Hamilton, Amy Keegan andNicole Jones.

The photo below shows the four proud Members of ourClub’s 1950 Beach Relay Team, following that team’ssecond placing at the Australian Championships, whichwere held at Coolangatta that year.

Back: (left to right) – Cyril Hickman, Jeff Jones.Front: (left to right) – Paul Hickman, Bill Marshall.

Jeff Jones unfortunately passed away in 1969, but hisbearing, as we can see from this photograph, displays hisobvious pride in his Club and in his achievements. There isno doubting the pride that is felt by Jeff’s Granddaughter,Nicole Jones, in carrying on those fine efforts on the beach.

Excitement – Anticipation – Tension: These feelings arealso being experienced by the members of our HistoryCommittee as the Club’s Centenary Year approaches.

A Celebration Year Steering Committee has been formed.This Committee includes members of our Managementand History committees. We are working towards an excitingyear of celebratory events, including the launch of ourCentenary Book.

We have approached several book publishers as newideas and modern printing and publishing methods andstyles are investigated.

John Johnson and one of his work colleagues, LesHewatt, have compiled a proposed Business and ProjectPlan for the Book’s publication.

Some important items of historical significance havebeen donated to the Club during the year. These include:• The H. Waddell-Hoban Cup for Pointscore Competition

inaugurated in the 1920-21 Season, won on threesuccessive occasions, 1926-29 by Jack Harris – thanks tohis son Bruce Harris.

• Two early style vertically striped Club Blazers in relativelygood condition. These garments belonged to Jack Begley,a former Junior and Senior Surf Champion of the Club.Tailored in the early 1930s, one of them still bears thename “Farmer & Co.” They were donated by Jack’sdaughter Barbara.

• Three magnificient framed photographs of Cronulla Beachand District – circa pre-1920. Thanks to the family of aformer Club Patron, the late C.O.J. Monro.Members of our History Committee are continuing to

write the Club’s History with ongoing extensive researchbeing undertaken. This research continues to uncovermany amazing, interesting, hilarious and sometimesembarrassing incidents.

Of course your submissions in writing, about suchincidents, are sought by the History Committee.

And – while you are gathering your thoughts and diggingout those old items of interest, start giving some thought togiving a Title for the Book. What a claim to fame that wouldbe to see your suggestion emblazoned on the front cover!

Please send suggestions for a Title, as well as items ofinterest to:History Committee, Cronulla Surf Club,P.O.Box 8, Cronulla NSW 2230.

Brian O’Donnell.

Cronulla Beach/Park, (circa 1929)The spacious grounds, terraces, newly established palmtrees and Norfolk pines of Cronulla Park 75 years ago, whenfull length costumes were stipulated for surf bathing andbare chested males frowned upon.

The background skyline shows the magnificent HotelCecil and Cecil Ballroom and Cafe fronting the Promenade.

The broad stretch of beach was not lacking sand andprovided ample space for people, the odd fishing boat andthe Club’s clinker-built surfboat “Surf Queen”, launched in1927.

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John Zagame – Cadet Captain.

Cadet ReportI am pleased to report on a successful 2003-2004 Seasonfrom the Cadet Section.

Our Cadets provided a steady stream of participation inPatrols this year. The patrolling Cadets are developing theirLifesaving skills with the help of the more experiencedMembers. Our aim is to ensure that we generate adequatenumbers to renew our Patrols each season.

In order to reduce the post-Nipper dropout rate, that is anational problem in Surf Life Saving, we introduced somenew ideas this season, which were well supported by thekids.

Firstly, our Sunday Cadet Sprint Races and Flags kickedoff at the completion of the Crays activities on the beach.

We frequently had more than ten starters and were joinedby some very competitive U-14s and even U-13s. I’d like tothank Ray Hitchenson, Mick DeHaan, Michael and YvetteGraf, for their help running these fun activities.

Secondly, the Cadet Double Ski Races were a blast.These races provided a great opportunity to introduce theCadets to Ski Paddling, in a fun and safe environment. Wewere consistently launching four Double Skis for this race.How many other Surf Clubs can boast this? Thanks to PhilHamilton for this initiative.

Thirdly, this year we acquired three new Racing Malibusthat have been designed to suit U-14s, to enable them torace in the Sunday Board Races.

These new craft were excellent and our Sunday BoardRaces were often bursting with U-14s giving our Cadets arun for their money.

While on this subject, I’d like to thank Neil Swane, whodonated a new “Run like a Chicken” Racing Malibu andJohn Fredericks and Paul Hill of Beach Constructions, fortheir support of the Cadet Section, by sponsoring us with

four Paddles, two Racing Malibus and the new Double Ski,which is used by the Cadets each Sunday.

Congratulations to those who competed at carnivals thisyear. We achieved outstanding results, that are outlinedelsewhere in this Annual Report.

On a personal note, I’d like to thank Ray Hitchenson, IanGoode and Michael Beecroft, for their help and guidancethroughout the season.

I hope we can expand our Cadets Activities next season,with more competition and social events.

John Zagame, Cadet Captain.

Cadet Section – Left to right: Chad Hancock, Jamie Fleming, Matt Sowter, Jeremy Neilson, A.J. Morris, Adam Orford, Luke ZagameCassie Davenport, Peta Scanlon, Steven Parkes, Jessica Pinker, John Zagame (Cadet Captain), Katie Pleasance, Alex Fleming.

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Swimming Captain’s ReportThe Swim Section had another outstanding year for Season2003-2004, with great performances at the Sydney Branch,the State and the Australian Championships.

These performances added to our strong showing at thePremiership Rounds and the Sydney Water Rounds, alongwith our standout performances at the Interclub.

The State Championships again proved to be fruitful forthe Swim Section.

We had wins in the Over-24 Surf Race – Paul Maclachlan,and the U-19 Surf Teams – Mark Simpson, Daniel Neilson,Jeremy Neilson and Jai Lapham.

Second placings went to Ryan Hartup – Open Belt,Daniel Neilson – U-19 Belt, Open Surf Teams – RyanHartup, Nathan Smith, Paul Maclachlan and Ben Orford.Third placing’s went to Mark Simpson – U-19 Surf Race.

The Australian Titles also gave the Swim Section thechance to flex its muscles with numerous placings.

These included third placings to Paul Maclachlan –Restricted Surf Race and Open Belt Race, and DanielNeilson – U-19 Belt Race.

Fourth placings went to Nathan Smith – Open SurfRace, Ryan Hartup – Open Belt and the Open Surf Team –Ryan Hartup, Nathan Smith, Paul Maclachlan and BenOrford.

Next season looks very promising, after strongperformances in the Cadet Surf Teams.

Male: third at the State, fourth at the Australian andFemale: fourth at the State, fifth at the Australian.

We had creditable performances from our U-19 andOpen Female Teams, which were very unlucky not to get inthe top six, at both the Australian and State Championships.

Paul Maclachlan – Swiming Captain.

Swim Section – A.J. Morris, Luke Zagame, Steven Parkes, Alex Fleming, Michelle Collins, Kate McLellan, Daniel Neilson,Andrew Orford, Richard Garnsey, Paul MacLachlan, Dara Scanlon, Nathan Smith, Chad Hancock, Jessica Pinker,

Ben Orford, Katie Pleasance, Kelly Jury, Sarah Rayner, Peta Scanlon, Cassie Davenport, Kirstie-May Morris,Emma Orford, Dane Williams, Mark Simpson, Ryan Hartup, Daryn Metti, Jeremy Neilson, Kevin Neilson.

The Swim Section would like to thank all the Belt Teams,as well as Bruce and Dianne Maclachlan, for all theirdedication and support to this Section.

Because without all your help, we would never have beenso successful this year. Yours in Surfing.

Paul Maclachlan, Swimming Captain.

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Boat Captain’s ReportThe 2003-2004 Season saw a continuation and building onthe previous season. The year started with an Open Crew intraining from September, a Ladies Crew and a ReserveCrew.

Unfortunately, the Open Crew, after competing in thePalm’s River Run, ran into more problems than one wouldfind in a Melrose Place script!

Our Women’s Crew were pursued and eventuallycompeted for North Cronulla.

On the positive side, we were able to put together anUnder-19 Crew as a good starting base for the future. Iwould like to thank Fern Elliott, Ivan Sherratt and Rob Shortin particular, for helping one of our new Junior Rowersachieve his Bronze Medallion in only two weeks. Thisallowed our Under-19s to compete at the Interclub, Branch,State and the Aussies.

After the demise of the Open and the Ladies, the Sectionwas left with a nucleus of experienced rowers, two Crewswere formed and competed in the Reserve Division. Cronullaboats were represented in final rounds at all carnivalsentered. The Boat Crews also teamed up with the Board,Ski, Swim and Beach Sections to finish second and third inthe Mason’s Relay at the Branch and fourth in the State.

Crew ReportsCronulla Blue – Sweep: Colin Tatham,Stroke: Armon Vanzanten, Second Stroke: Steve Tatham,Second Bow: Matt Bruce, Bow: Dave Staples.

The Blue Reserve Grade Crew had a solid start and to theircredit continued to build and improve throughout. SweepColin “Chesty” Tatham managed to blend first year SeniorDave Staples, with experienced rowers Matt Bruce, SteveTatham and Armon Vanzanten. Dave stepped up and met thechallenge.

Garry Allman – Boat Captain.

Boat Section – Left to right: Daryn Metti, Col Tatham, Rob Short, Ivan Sherratt, Emma Orford, Jamie Fleming,Gary Allman, Dave Swingler, Michelle Giles, Matt Bruce, Steve Tatham, Armon Vanzanten, Mark Swingler.

Kneeling: Kirk Henderson, Mark Chandler, Dave Staples, Ryan Wood.

The Blue Reserve Grade Crew finished the season withquality performances.Best Results: 4th Freshwater, 3rd Coogee, 3rd Branch2nd lnterclub, Semi-Final State, Quarter-Final Aussies2nd Mason’s Relay Branch, 4th Mason’s Relay State.

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Cronulla White – Sweep: Gary Allman, Stroke: NathanHillary, 2nd Stroke: Simon Levings, 2nd Bow: DaveHill, Bow: Mark SwingIer.

The White Reserve Grade Crew had a strong, butinterrupted year with many Crew changes. I would like toacknowledge the efforts of Ivan Sherratt and Ryan Ferguson,who filled in during the year allowing the White Crew tocompete into final rounds at most carnivals. A specialmention to Simon Levings, who made a miraculouscomeback from a serious car crash, and a burst ulcer, in thefirst part of the Season.Best Results: 8th Manly, 2nd Interclub, 7th Branch, 5thMetros, 7th Coogee, Round 5 State and Aussies, 3rdMason’s Relay Branch.

Under-19 Crew – Sweep: Gary Allman, Stroke: KirkHenderson, 2nd Stroke: Mark Chandler, 2nd Bow: MattAiken, Bow: Mitch Elliott.

The Juniors were off to a late start with their first carnivalbeing the Interclub. First year rowers Mark Chandler andMatt Aiken, joined Kirk Henderson and Mitch Elliott fromlast year’s Crew. The Crew continued to increase skillsthroughout the year. A special mention to Nathan “Fingal”Hillary, who helped the boys out at Sydney Branch Carnivals,allowing the Juniors to compete in the “76” format. Thisallowed three Juniors to compete, whilst Matt attained hisBronze.Best Results: 3rd Interclub, 4th Branch, 3rd Metros.

I would like to thank Matt Bruce, Dave Staples andNathan Hillary, for towing our boats and driving the ClubBus to the Aussies this year.

Nathan Hillary came to us from Fingal Beach in Novemberand has been a fierce competitor and tireless worker for theSection since his arrival.

The Boat Section is off to a flying start for next seasonwith an Open Crew and two Reserve Crews, making the bestof the current weather conditions for stroke work and somehard work in the Gym. A Girl’s Crew is currently learning torow. Juniors new and current, are both training and learning.

Finally I would like to thank Colin Tatham, for all therepairs to equipment through the year and the developmentof an excellent Club Training Manual.

Garry Allman, Boat Captain.

The Cronulla Blue Resereve Grade Surfboat Crew.

Dave Staples: Boatman’s Trophy.

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The Cronulla White Resereve Grade Surfboat Crew.

The Cronulla Under-19 Surfboat Crew.

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Daryn Metti – Ski Captain.

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Ski Captain’s ReportAnother year goes by, my last as Ski Captain. This year wehave seen an increase in the Section with more girls joiningthe Section. This has meant some older Members havingto move their craft out of the Ski racks to make room for thecompetitors, as per the criteria we laid down a few yearsago. This is good thing, as we would rather have too manyMembers, than not enough.

Lets start with the Sunday Shark Island Ski Race. Againthis year it has grown with an average of 12 Paddlers everyweek, some weeks we had 20 Paddlers going out andaround the Island and back. Thanks to Rob (Max) Walker fordoing the handicapping. There seemed to be a lot ofhandicap changes each week, but the races where still fairlytight. The fastest time around the Island this season was byMark Simpson at 7’20". This years placings: 1st Paul Day,2nd Ryan Wood, equal-3rd Kieran Day and Phil Hamilton,5th Daryn Metti, 6th Daniel Wood, 7th Luke Wood, 8thEmma Orford.

Also this year Phil (Philthy) Hamilton introduced a funDouble Ski Race around whatever cans where out there.This was to encourage our younger Paddlers to get on withsomeone more experienced and have a paddle on a Ski.Each week we saw all the Doubles available being used,sometimes we had to run two races to cover all the peoplewho wanted to have a paddle. Good work Philthy!

With Double Skis being mentioned, I would like to thankBeach Constructions, for donating $2000.00 towards anew Double Ski, that will be utilised quite significantly in theyears to come. An extra thanks to Beach for also donating$600.00 towards paddles, which will be available for any

Ski Section – Left to right: Nathan Smith, Ryan Wood, Daryn Metti, Emma Orford, Ben Orford, Kelly Jury,Sarah Rayner, Ryan Hartup, Mark Simpson, Phil Hamilton, Kirstie-May Morris, Dane Williams,

Peta Scanlon, John Zagame, Luke Zagame, Richard Garnsey.

Paddler who does not have there own paddle. These aresupposed to stay in the Board & Ski Shed at the Club.

As prefaced last year, U-19 Girls’ Competition was in fullswing this year. We had some encouraging results duringthe year with Sarah Sowter, Emma Orford, Sarah Rayner,Kirstie-May Morris and Peta Scanlon, all performing well. Allthe girls improved over the year with Sarah Sowter going onto win the Branch Titles, with Kirstie-May 3rd, Sarah Rayner4th and Emma Orford 6th, really showing the depth of ourWomen Paddlers.

While we are on the Branch Titles, Mark Simpson andDane Williams finished first and second respectfully in theU-19 Men’s Ski. We are now starting to see some youngerPaddlers coming through the ranks.At the State Titles, the Section performed well:

In the Open Men, we had one Relay Team make the semi-final, 2 Paddlers made the 2nd round of the Single Ski, bothMen’s Doubles went out in the first round and lastly in theMixed Double, all teams went out in the quarter-finals, aftersome close finishes.

We had two U-19 guys go round, with one making thesemi-final and getting smashed, to not make the final.

The U-19 Women – we had four girls enter with threemaking the final and placing 8th, 9th and10th.

Lastly, the Open Women – we had two starters, with onemaking the final and one getting smashed to miss out. Inthe final, Kelly showed she can think while racing, to holdback on the winning wave (which had three other girls on itas well), to watch them slew, then paddled over the double-up to come through to win! This is two in a row.Congratulations Kelly.

Another point on the State Titles I would like to make isthe way the Kelly Jury and Sarah Sowter paddled in the

Women’s Taplin Relay, Kelly kept the A Team up with theleaders, to allow them to come through to win the event.While Sarah had an inspirational paddle, she almost got outthree times, only to get knocked off her Ski in the sets. Sheswam back to the beach each time and kept trying, eventually(after grabbing Kelly’s Ski when her rudder bent) managedto get out and around the cans. Sarah is not known assomeone who likes the waves, but by finishing this race, shehas shown she does not give up. Well done Sarah.On to the Australians Titles:

Open Men – we had six starters this year out of 550competitors.

Unfortunately, we all went out in the first round. Most onlyjust missing out on the second round.

The six of us then started in the Ski Relay with Keiran,Luke and Luke (Wood & Elliott) making the quarter-finals,i.e. top 64 teams.

From here Luke and Luke, Philthy and myself started inthe Open Double and that was as far as we got.

U-19 Men – we had two starters, Dane and Ryan. Bothwere hit a bit and did not progress out of the first round.

U-19 Women – we had Sarah, Emma and Kirstie-Maystart. Emma got hit, but had a good paddle however and didnot make it out of the first round. Kirstie-May squeakedthrough the first round to make the semi-finals, by then surfwas up and she was hit quite a few times even breaking herfoot strap and did not finish. Sarah made it through the firstround, through the semi-final, and into the final where shewas one of the few to stay upright on her ski to come acredible 6th, three places better than last year.

Open Women – we had Kelly and Carol start. Bothprogressing through the 1st round and quarters to thesemi-finals. Carol sometimes just squeaking through. Inthe semis, Carol had a good paddle, but came in 9th to justmiss out. Kelly came 5th to qualify for the final. In the final,she was hit badly, but still managed to get around, but notin the top six.

Mixed Double Ski – we had four teams start and we all justmissed out on getting through the 1st round.

As you can see from these results, we are still very strongin the Women and staying the same in the Men, but that isfor someone else to worry about next year.

I would like to thank all the Members of the Section fortheir help and support over the past seven or so years. I willmiss everything about it apart from the fights over the Skiracks – I am glad that is someone else’s problem now!

I wish the Section and the new Ski-Captain, all the bestand will be around if any advice is needed.

Daryn Metti, Ski Captain.

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Kelly Jury.

Mark Simpson. Nathan Smith.

Board Section – Left to right: Luke Zagame, Jamie Fleming, Alex Fleming, Nathan Smith, Richard Garnsey,Paul MacLachlan, Daniel Neilson, Lee Schmalfeldt, Dara Scanlon, Chad Hancock, Jessica Pinker, Ben Orford, Katie Pleasance,

Kelly Jury, Sarah Rayner, Peta Scanlon, Kirstie-May Morris, Emma Orford, Ryan Hartup, Tiarne Smith, Mark Simpson,Dane Williams, Cassie Davenport, Jeremy Neilson, Daryn Metti, Peter Meyer.

Board Captain’s ReportAnother season has passed and the Board Section has onceagain, come away with some fantastic results during theyear.

Although I do not like to single out individual efforts, I thinkthat it would be remiss of me not mention Nathan Smith’saccomplishment at the Australian Championships.

Nathan became only the second person from our Club everto win an Australian Open Board Race, since Brian Keanewon the open Australian Long Board Championship in 1955.In addition he became only the second person along the BateBay Beaches, to have won the Open Board Championship.Anyone that saw how close he came to winning at the 2001Australian Championships, only to come second to TrevorHendy, will agree that his win was thoroughly deserved thistime round. Congratulations on a fantastic result.

This was one of many successes enjoyed by the Sectionthroughout the year and all competitors need to becongratulated for their efforts.

Richard “Bluey” Garnsey and Deacon Spicer, did a greatjob of preparing our Paddlers throughout the season andtheir efforts were rewarded at the State and AustralianChampionships, where the Section had numeroussuccesses.

In the Cadet Girls, we had Erin Beecroft, Cassie Davenport,Alex Fleming, Lauren Mason, Jessica Pinker, Dara Scanlon,Peta Scanlon and Nicola Zagame, who were all competitivethroughout the season. Cassie, Alex and Peta took out theUnder-16 Women’s Surf Board Relay at the State andAustralian Championships, which meant that Cronulla hadwon this event two years straight at Aussies, which showsjust how strong this Age Group is. Alex was also unlucky not Lee Schmalfeldt – Board Captain.

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to medal in her individual race, where she came fifth. Cassieand Peta also took out the Cadet Girl’s Board Rescue at theState. All these girls need to be congratulated on a successfulseason.

In the Cadet Boys, Luke Cole, Chad Hancock, JohnMason and Jeremy Neilson, were regulars at carnivalsthroughout the season and with more experience will maketheir presence felt next year.

In the Junior Girls, we had Yasmin Campbell, SarahRayner, Kirstie-May Morris, and Peta Scanlon, who raced upfrom the Cadets. All these girls did extremely well all seasonand Kirstie-May has another two years in this Age Group.We’ll look forward to hearing more of her successes in thefuture.

In the Junior Boys, Daniel Neilson, Jeremy Neilson, DeanSimpson, Mark Simpson and Dane Williams were never farfrom the lead at most carnivals. Daniel, Dean and Markcame third in the Under-19 Board Relay at the StateChampionships, and were second at the AustralianChampionships. In addition, Daniel and mark won theUnder-19 Board Rescue Championships at the State.

Australian Championships – Competing against mucholder rivals, they managed to hold out for third and were atone point on the winning wave.

In the Open Men, we had Bluey, Ben Orford, Ryan Hartupand Nathan Smith, along with Daniel, Dean, Mark and Daneracing up from the Juniors. Nathan, Mark and Danielteamed up to place third in the Open Board Relay at theState, which is a fantastic achievement when you consider

Mark and Daniel were racing up from the Juniors.I would like to thank John Zagame, for looking after the

Cadets this season and Kevin Neilson for looking after theJuniors and Opens in my absence at carnivals this season.

I would also like to thank Bill Butterfield, Mal Butterfield,Kieran Day, Neil Johnstone and Phil English for assistingme in getting the Board Trailer ready for the trip toQueensland, after it ended up in the surf last winter. Thanksalso go out to the Elliott family for towing the trailer to andfrom Kurrawa.

Finally, congratulations need to be extended to all otherSections in the Club on combining to place second at theAustralian Championships.

Lee Schmalfeldt, Board Captain.

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Chad Hancock.

Peta Scanlon.

Dean Simpson.

Daniel Neilson.

Katie Pleasance.

Beach Captain’s ReportThe “Sandscratchers” continued their tradition of leading theSections for competitive results and partying hard thisseason.

We earnt 54 points at State and 32 points at Aussies toagain make significant contributions to our Club’s success.We were particularly elated to win the inaugural “AlanWhelpton Trophy” for the best Beach Team at the StateChampionships.

At the Branch Carnival, our competitors won 9 of the 18Gold Medals available, including a hat-trick to Melissa Milesin Junior Sprint and Flags and Open Flags. Our Club had11 girls compete in the Junior Girls at Branch. Seven ofthem made the final 8 in the Sprint and we took Gold andSilver in the Junior Relay. This meant three girls missed arun in the Junior Relay, so they ran in the Open Women’sRelay, with one of the Silver Medallists from the Juniors andwent on to win the Gold Medal. This meant each of the 11girls got a Gold or a Silver Medal at the Branch.

Our Cadet Girls continued to show they are ready to enjoythe success of their predecessors, by winning the BranchRelay and gaining Bronze at State and Aussies. The RelaySquad included three Under-15’s, two Under-14’s and oneUnder-13. During the season, we welcomed many of theNippers, and Jacqui Holland, Allison May, Mel Ward, AshleeAnkudinoff and Maddi Elliott will ensure our girls continuetheir reign. Indeed, Maddi Elliott may be our Club’s youngestAussie Medallist, after sharing the Bronze Medal in theCadet Relay.

Laura Hammond displayed maturity and an ability to

Beach Section – Left to right: Mick Dehaan, Tim Tardent, Brent Janssen, Nicki Jones, Steven Parkes, Anthony Lyon, Matt Sowter,Sam Johnson, Laura Hammond, Jamie Fleming, Blake, Alex Fleming, Michael Beecroft, Kneeling: Col Elliott (Beach Captain).

Col Elliott – Beach Captain.

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focus beyond her years and won the Beach Pointscore atthe Illawarra Carnivals, Gold Medals at the Branch and Statefor Cadet Flags, and was 5th at the Aussies. Laura hasbenefited this year from having Jamie McKee to train andcompete with and these two girls will be a force for years tocome.

Another pleasing aspect in Cadets was the re-emergenceof the boys. Last year we did not field a Relay Team in themajor carnivals. This year our Squad of Matt Sowter, MattMiles, Anthony Wallace and Jamie Fleming were joined atState by Nipper, Jordan Lee. Although not individuallybrilliant, their baton changes were exceptional and the boysgot the Bronze Medal at the State. As these boys grow inphysique and confidence, they will enjoy further success.

As the saying goes: “No surf’s too tough for the Beachies”,but we were sorely tested on finals day at the State. We hadto count heads during the Flags to be sure none of ourcompetitors were washed away, as the waves swamped thetrack. In the Sprints, waves washed the lanes betweenraces. Add to this the chaos caused when the Sprint semiswere run over 70m then the finals were run over 90m andwe have the recipe for discontent.

However, many memorable anecdotes emerged on theday. The spectre of Daniel Partridge, Owen Garnett andJames Hipwell being three of the last five in the Junior BoysFlags, was outweighed by the courage of Melissa Miles, whosuffered a broken bone and concussion in the Junior GirlsFlags, when there were five left. With rubbery legs, wewalked her down the track as she assured us of herdetermination to continue. She then proceeded to beat lastyear’s Silver Medallist at the State and Aussies in a run off,then got through another round to get the Bronze Medal,

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Mick DeHaan. Melissa Miles.

Nicki Jones.

using just one hand and tolerating intense pain. Mel had toforego two more Medal opportunities by withdrawing fromher Sprint semi-final and the final of the Open Flags.

Because of Mel’s injury, we were left one Runner short forour two Relay Teams, as Kirby Bosden had returned toSydney thinking her events were over.

Between visits to the First Aid Tent and rushes to theWater Area to get competitors, Mick and I were on thephone to Sydney to get Kirby to return. Her rush to returnwas rewarded, when she contributed to two Silver Medalsin the Junior and Open Relay Teams.

Another memorable moment from the State, was whenour management realised there were only two entries in theU-16 March Past, so they late entered our squad of Cadets,who marched proudly for the Club and earnt a Silver Medal.

Our Open Men did not have the success of previousyears, but still set the pace in organising and enthusing oursquad. Without doubt, the most improved athlete, and anatural leader, is Anthony Lyon. Anthony emerged from theshadow of his mate Brent Janssen this season, and wasrewarded with selection in the Sydney Branch Team. Hisefforts to get 6th in Flags at the State and narrowly miss thefinal at the Aussies, was testament to the work he has putin over several seasons.

Another Flagger to continue an upward trend was DanielPartridge. Although Daniel’s results of two Bronze Medals atthe State and Aussies, leave him tantalizingly close to theGold he desires. He is gaining in maturity and self control.Unfortunately, Daniel was eliminated in both events forbreaking, as was the case in the Open Flags at Aussies,where he came 5th in the semi-final to miss the final by oneplace. However, this year they weren’t nervous breaks, butcontrolled fast reactions that were detected by Officials,who watch Daniel because of his past record. Tim Tardentadded to our trifecta of Flaggers by beating both Anthonyand Daniel at the Club Championships, despite having anunhappy season at the major carnivals.Congratulations to our other Club Champions:Laura Hammond: Cadet Girl Sprint and flagsSteve Parkes: Cadet Boy SprintMatt Sowter: Cadet Boy FlagsNicki Jones: Junior and Open Girls SprintMelissa Miles: Junior and Open FlagsDaniel Partridge: Junior Sprint and FlagsBrent Janssen: Open Sprint

This year, we welcomed a few new Members: CarlyRobinson in the Junior Girls and Laurent Stewart in theOpen Men, and welcomed the return of Nicole Hodges,Kirby Bosden, Dave Yong and Owen Garnett from injuriesand studies. Indeed we must have the most intelligentathletes in Australia, with three of our Junior Boys gettinga UAI of over 90.

As I’ve said before, the success of a Section is not built onthe elite athletes alone, it depends on the infrastructure andattitude of each person. People like Kate Beecroft, JoshSund and Ben Williams always give 100% at training andcompetition and enthuse all of us. Naturally, Coach MickdeHaan deserves endless praise for his contribution, but sotoo do mums and dads like Mike Beecroft and Val McKee forsupporting their kids.

It’s been a pleasure for Mick and I to be associated withsuch a wonderful group of people and we look forward tosharing your dreams next season.

Col Elliott, Beach Captain.

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Anthony Lyon, Brent Janssen and Tim Tardent.

Matt Sowter.

Daniel Neilson.

Anthony Lyon.

Multi-Discipline SectionAnother good year by our competitors with the high spotbeing Nathan Smith winning the State Senior Ironman fora third consecutive year.

The first time by any competitor – and he did it in grandstyle in a good surf. The mass of seaweed did not troublehim. He has admitted that he was very focused for this oneand next season his focus will be on the Australian, wherethis year he got 5th. We wish him the best of luck he has theability to win it. Although Ryan Hartup and Mark Simpsonmay have other ideas, as I am sure that is also their goal.

Ryan performed well in both State and Australian withMark 2nd at State and 5th at Australian. Next season weshould see three Cronulla finalists in the Australian Ironman.

Our girls also performed very well with a win at the Statein the Open Women’s Taplin – Kelly Jury, Sarah Rayner andKirstie-May Morris. Unfortunately, bad luck in the big sea atKurrawa, saw them out of a place.

Peta Scanlon showed her surfing prowess by winning theU-16 Ironwomen’s Race with a never say die attitude. Shekept in touch and got the right wave for a spectacular win.

Cassie Davenport performed very well with a 4th at theAustralian U-16 Iron Women’s Race.

Many of girls progressed into higher age categories thisseason so with an extra year’s growth, I am sure next yearwill be their year.

There were many good performances during the year byall of our Multi-Discipline Competitors, and those notmentioned here, could well be in prominence next year, thedepth is excellent.

Multi Discipline Section – Left to right: Alex Fleming, Richard Garnsey, Steven Parkes, Jeremy Neilson, Dara Scanlon,Nathan Smith, Chad Hancock, Jessica Pinker, Ben Orford, Katie Pleasance, Kelly Jury, Sarah Rayner, Peta Scanlon,

Cassie Davenport, Kirstie-May Morris, Dane Williams, Mark Simpson, Ryan Hartup, Daryn Metti.

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Ryan Hartup.

Mark Simpson.

Masters’ ReportIn the period c.460-400 BC, the Greek historian and generalThucydides stated, “To famous men all the earth is asepulchre.” Does this mean that we have to build a stonemonument for our latest Gold Medal Winners: Allan Mettiand Paul Day?

It gives me great pleasure to congratulate these two superathletes for their success at the 2004 Australian Titles inKurrawa this year and what an effort, especially Paul whosustained an injury at the State and was not hopeful ofcompeting at the Australian.

While I am on the subject of the State, Cronulla alsoboosts of having three Gold Medallists in the 150-Plus SkiRelay. Namely Phil Hamilton, Deacon Spicer and AllanMetti. On the day of the NSW State, there was not muchsurf, so to gain a first placing was a big effort with theconditions available on the day. My arch-enemy Daryn Mettiand it hurts me to say this, also went well this year gaininga third placing at the Branch and making the final in theBoard at the State. Even our Beach Masters managed tobring home some bacon, but I will not steal the thunder offour illustrious Beach Captain, Col Elliott.

Some of our new Masters Competitors enjoyed themselvesat the State this year and I am predicting that Mark Jackson,Andrew Mcdonald and Scott McMaster, will do good thingsfor the Masters Section next year and I welcome their efforts.

I would also like to predict that next year will be a big yearfor Cronulla Masters, with a few of our “big guns” returning.Namely: Baden Green, Peter Tibbitts and Greg Stewart. I lookforward to leading the Masters again in 2005, to what I thinkwill be the best Season in a long while.

Peter Meyer, Masters’ Captain.

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Peter Meyer, Masters’ Captain.

Masters Section – Left to right: Allan Metti, Mick Dehaan, Daryn Metti, Phil Hamilton, Richard Garnsey,Neale Johnstone, Col Elliott, John Zagame, Kneeling-Peter Meyer.

Seventh Annual Masters’Teams CarnivalOn the second Friday in January, our Club hosts theCronulla Masters’ Teams Carnival.

This year we were joined by teams from across Sydney,including Northies, Wanda, Tamarama, Queenscliff,Wamberal, North Narrabeen, Warriewood and SouthMaroubra.

Over 21 teams of four, meant a crowded beach and theexposed rocks were an added difficulty. As usual, theemphasis was on the competition, rather than the victory.

But the first three teams in each of the two pools wereawarded Medals at the after-event festivities, wherecompetitors enjoyed Cronulla’s hospitality withcomplimentary food and drinks.

Many people contribute to making the day a success andI would like to acknowledge the following Club Members fortheir support:• Fern, Amber and Maddi Elliott for food preparation and

taking entries.• Kieran Day and Daniel Wood for IRB duties.• Ken English for Course set-up and Referee duties.• Graham Giles and Eric Wood for BBQ duties.• Michelle Giles for Data Entry on the software developed by

father Graham. This enables us to have a pointscoreprint-out at the end of events.

Apart from the social benefits to the Club, the night alsorealised a profit of over $500 and increased Bar turnover.

Thanks to all those Club Members who joined in theevening.

Col Elliott.

Coaching and CompetitionThis year saw a return of dominance in our CompetitiveSections, which will be important in our future developmentat the Club.

Our Beach Section was the envy of many Clubs andcongratulations must go to the Coaches and Captains whomade sure all competitors performed their best.

Congratulations Melissa, Amy, Jessica and Nikki onwinning the Australian U-19 Relay.

The Boat Section made inroads into rebuilding for thefuture, with great results at local carnivals and the StateChampionships. They are looking forward to improvedresults in the future.

Swimmers have again shown that consistency will alwaysreap results. Their record throughout the season meant wewere always in the money.

The Board Section finished the year with an AustralianChampion in Nathan Smith, but the results all seasonshowed the depth and quality of our Members.

Congratulations also to Peta, Cassie and Alex for their winin the Australian U-16 Board Relay and our Club CaptainTiarne, for winning the Australian Open Board Riding.

The Ski Section is on a building programme that willshow benefits in the coming season. Their consistency andwillingness to help and compete showed true Club spirit.

The Multi-Disciplinary Section had very good resultsthroughout the season and have worked hard for these.

State Champions once again and second at the Australianhas left us with no alternative, but to go one better!

With commitment, hard work and planning we will achievethis goal!

Kevin Neilson.

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Allan Metti. Paul Day.

Ken Davidson. Daryn Metti.

Sunday Swim RaceSecretary’s ReportThe Sunday Surf Races were again a popular feature on ourClub Calendar, with over 170 Members going around thecans at least once during the season and an average roll-upof 47.

Many of our new Bronze holders joined KurranullaSwimming Club and became regulars in the Masters SurfSwim this season. Welcome to Andrew McDonald, Bryan“Bronzie” Wild, Michael Murray, Denise Rayner, Jenny Pinker,Wendy Williams, Megan Laurie, Therese Hammond and“Motivator” Jenny Mason.

The Handicapping System again ensured close finisheseach week and a hotly contested Pointscore in each AgeGroup. When there are five or more starters in a race, thewinner gains 15 seconds, 2nd gains 10 seconds and 3rdgains 5 seconds.

All finishers beyond 6th get 5 seconds back on theirhandicap. The pointscore system is:1st = 8 2nd = 5 3rd = 34th = 2.5 5th = 2 6th = 1.5This Season’s pointscore winners were:Cadets:1st Jessica Pinker 532nd Matt Sowter 46Opens:1st Keiran Day 442nd Corrine Beinat 41Masters:1st Andrew McDonald 472nd Daryn Metti 37Veterans:1st Paul Day 542nd Ross Smith 51Sandy Curran 51

Two minor modifications were made this year afterdiscussion at Lifesaving and Management Meetings.

The “Open” Category now means all Bronze Holders areeligible to compete, including Cadets with their Bronze. Thesecond modification was to spread the Trophy Racesthrough the season, to ensure greater participation and thisproved very popular with swimmers.

Trophy Winners must have swum at least twice in thecategory, prior to the race and can only win one trophy percategory per season. This season’s winners were:Ladies Auxiliary Trophy (21.12.03):Cadets: Luke ZagameOpen: Ryan HartupMasters: Steve PocklingtonVeterans: Sandy CurranPresident’s Trophy (4.1.04):

Handicapped Board RaceThe Board Race is conducted every Sunday, immediatelyafter the Surf Swim. The Cadet Section averaged over ninestarters, while the Open Race averaged over 14 starters.The same Handicapping System applies as for the SurfSwim.The Cadet pointscore was closely contested all seasonbetween Chad Hancock and Mat Sowter, who is betterknown as a Flagger.Cadet Points:1st Matt Sowter 42.52nd Chad Hancock 40.53rd Luke Zagame 35.8The Juniors paddle in the Open Race, but have a separateAnnual Award.Junior Points:1st Kirstie-Mae Morris 162nd Yasmin Campbell 9.53rd Emma Orford 7In the Opens, Scott McMasters was training for his Bronzeearly in the season and opened a big points lead as heimproved.Open Points:1st Scott McMasters 472nd Andrew McDonald 443rd Paul Day 41.5

Col Elliott.

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Cadets: Chad HancockOpen: Chad HancockMasters: Lizzie LodgeVeterans: John SimpsonCaptain’s Trophy (22.2.04):Cadets: Melissa BrownOpen: Mark FranklinMasters: Michael MurrayVeterans: Barry EzzyBrace Relay (28.3.04)1st Phil Hamilton and Keiran Day2nd Paul Day and Bruce Baird3rd Lizzie Lodge and Daryn MettiFinally, thanks to:“Max” Walker for organizing the Shark Island Ski Races eachweek. “Philthy” Phil Hamilton for acting as M.C. at the 1pmspeeches. Col Elliott for running the Board Race. The IRBDrivers who set the cans, conducted Water Safety andbrought the cans in.The Monthly Pointscore Winners are tabled at bottom ofthis page.

Fern Elliott, Race Handicapper.

Month Cadet Open Masters VeteransOctober Jessica Pinker 11 Richard Garnsey 9 Daryn Metti 10 Doug Bruce 13

Mark Smith 9November Matt Sowter 20 Corrine Beinat 17 Andrew McDonald 18 Sandy Curran 20December Katie Pleasance 16.5 Kieran Day 12.5 Brian Dalgarno 12 Sandy Curran 18.5January Luke Cole 17 Kimberley Short 12.5 Lizzie Lodge 18 Lex McPherson 15.5February Amy Sowter 9 David Came 10.5 Michael Murray 16 Paul Day 19

Kieran Day 10.5

SLSA “Hall of Fame”John Robert Holt – Surf Lifesaving Sport• An outstanding competitor in the Surf Race, Board,

Ironman and Rescue and Resuscitation (R & R).• He won a total of five Australian Titles, including two in

the Ironman Event.• John won the first Junior Australian Ironman

Championship. He also won the first World IronmanChampionship, a Title he held on two occasions.

• He represented Australia in Surf Lifesaving on fouroccasions.

The Late Dr. Ian Mackie AM – Surf Lifesaving• Honorary Education Officer for four years and

Honorary Medical Officer for twelve years. He wasinstrumental in developing expert panels, whichassisted SLSA and World Life Saving in thedevelopment of new techniques.

• One of his greatest legacies was the introduction ofAdvanced Resuscitation techniques into SurfLifesaving.

Gus Staunton MBE – Surf Lifesaving Administration• Surf Life Saving Sydney Branch Honorary Secretary for

twenty years and SLSA National Executive Director forseventeen years, he was a longstanding Administrator.

• He also spent two terms as President of World LifeSaving.

Peter Douglas Tibbitts – Surf Lifesaving Sport• An outstanding Surf Belt Swimmer, he won nine

Australian Titles in Surf Belt, Rescue and Resuscitation(R & R) and Surf Teams Events.

• He represented Australia in Surf Lifesaving on threeoccasions.

SLS AWARDSOF EXCELLENCE

NSW State Award WinnersCompetition Official of the Year:Graham EvansAdministrator of the Year:Allan Hanson

Sydney Branch Award WinnersYouth Volunteer of the Year:Amber Elliott

Rescue of the Year:Sarah Sowter

Rescue of the Year:Ben Orford

Under-16 Female Athlete of the Year:Cassie Davenport

Under-19 Female Athlete of the Year:Nicki Jones

Open Male Athlete of the Year:Nathan Smith

Rookie Athlete of the Year:Laura Hammond

Master Athlete of the Year:Paul Day

Competition Official of the Year:Graham Evans

World Team – Back row: Ben Orford, Daniel Neilson, Kelly Jury, Paul MacLachlan, Jeremy Neilson, Chris Giles.3rd row: Mark Simpson, Nathan Smith, Ryan Hartup, Steven Parkes, Kevin Neilson.

2nd row: Sandra Neilson, Michelle Collins, Kate McLellan, Emma Orford, Peta Scanlon, Tiarne SmithFront Mellisa Miles, Kirstie-May Morris, Sarah Rayner.

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Most Improved Cadet: Chad Hancock.

Most Improved Member: Anthony Lyons. Most Improved Cadet Swimmer: Katie Pleasance.

Most Improved Cadet Board Competitor: Alex Fleming.

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Special AwardsThe excellent standard of the Nominees for theClub’s Special Awards made the task of the Selectorsvery difficult and the deliberations which ensued arein keeping with the prestige of the Awards.

We extend our congratulations to the Winners andour sincere thanks to the Donors of the Trophies.

Luke Gibson Memorial TrophyFor the Most Inspirational MemberDonor: Jack Gibson OAM

Holder: Kevin NeilsonWinner: Phil Hamilton

Tony Purcell Memorial TrophyThe Member for his/her contribution at theAustralian Surf ChampionshipsDonor: The Purcell FamilyHolder: Amy KeeganWinner: Nathan Smith

Most Improved Member(Senior and Junior)Donor: Late Keith DunkleyHolder: Kelly JuryWinner: Anthony Lyons

Most Improved CadetDonor: Baden GreenHolder: Kirstie-May MorrisWinner: Chad Hancock

Most Improved Cadet SwimmerDonor: Jim TaylorHolder: Jeremy NeilsonWinner: Katie Pleasance

Most Improved Cadet Board CompetitorDonor: Allan HansonHolder: Peta ScanlonWinner: Alex Fleming

Most Improved Cadet Beach CompetitorDonor: Late Ron SimmonsHolder: Melissa MilesWinner: Laura Hammond

Patrol Person of the YearDonor: Late Harold SpurwayHolder: Daniel WoodWinner: Paul McSweeney

Winning Patrol CaptainDonor: Frank DoranHolder: Michelle GilesWinner: Michelle Giles

Best Trainee InstructorDonor: John HollingdaleHolder: Michelle GilesWinner: Jenny Mason Laura Hammond: Most Improved Cadet Beach Competitor.

Most Improved Junior Boat RowerDonor: Fred Lewis Memorial TrophyHolder: Kirk HendersonWinner: Mitch Elliott

Boatman’s TrophyDonor: Geoff ForshawHolder: Simon LevingsWinner: Dave Staples

Outstanding Contribution to the IRB SectionDonor: Robert MacphersonHolder: Luke WoodWinner: Bruce Guthrie

Gibson & Howlin Lawyers AwardsThe Member for his/her efforts in enhancing thereputation and standing of the ClubHolder: Chris GilesWinner: Nathan Smith

The Member for his/her efforts infundraising for the ClubHolder: John ZagameWinner: Bruce Guthrie

The Member for his/her efforts in the Instructionand/or Training of Club MembersHolder: Rob ShortWinner: Michelle Giles

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Club Championships and Competition Winners – 2003-2004Open Surf ChampionshipFor President’s Cup – Holder: Ben Orford1. Ryan Hartup2. Ben Orford3. Stephen Parkes

Open Belt ChampionshipDonor: Barry Ezzy – Holder: Nathan Smith1. Paul Maclachlan2. Ryan Hartup3. Ben Orford

U/19 Surf ChampionshipFor J. R. Switzer Cup – Holder: Mark Simpson1. Mark Simpson2. Daniel Neilson3. Dean Simpson

U/19 Belt ChampionshipDonor: Lex Macpherson – Holder: Daniel Neilson1. Mark Simpson2. Daniel Neilson3. Dane Williams

U/16 Surf ChampionshipDonor: Lance Turbet – Holder: Jeremy Neilson1. Stephen Parkes2. Chad Hancock3. Luke Zagame

Over 30 Surf ChampionshipDonor: The Late Ian Provan – Holder: Richard Garnsey1. Richard Garnsey2. Daryn Metti3. –

Club Champions – Left to right: Peter Meyer, Richard Garnsey, Matt Sowter, Tim Tardent, Mark Simpson, Cassie Davenport,Paul MacLachlan, Kirstie-May Morris, Ryan Hartup, Peta Scanlon, Steve Parkes, Chad Hancock, Laura Hammond, Nicki Jones.

Over 40 Surf ChampionshipHolder: Mark Franklin1. Peter Meyer2. Andrew McDonald3. –

Over 50 Surf ChampionshipHolder: Mark Franklin1. Bruce Baird2. Don Teimey3. Paul Day

Resuscitation ChampionshipDonor: Cronulla Sports Complex – Holder: Daniel WoodWinner: Michelle Giles

Open Surf Ski ChampionshipFor Glen Dravine Memorial TrophyDonor: Dravine Family – Holder: Mark Simpson1. Mark Simpson2. Luke Wood3. Ben Orford

Open Malibu Board ChampionshipDonor: Warren Buchan Senior – Holder: Nathan Smith1. Dean Simpson2. Ben Orford3. Peter Meyer

U/19 Surf Ski ChampionshipDonor: Graham F. Giles – Holder: Mark Simpson1. Mark Simpson2. Dane Williams3. Dean Simpson

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Club Championships and Competition Winners – 2003-2004U/19 Malibu Board ChampionshipDonor: The Late John Ellis– Holder: Mark Simpson1. Mark Simpson2. Dean Simpson3. Daniel NeiIson

U/16 Malibu Board ChampionshipDonor: Graham F. Giles – Holder: Jeremy Neilson1. Chad Hancock2. Luke Cole3. John Mason

Open Beach Sprint ChampionshipDonor: The Late Jim Stansell– Holder: Brent Janssen1. Brent Janssen2. Anthony Lyon3. Owen Garnett

Open Beach Flags ChampionshipsHolder: Daniel Partridge1. Tim Tardent2. Daniel Partridge3. Anthony Lyon

U/19 Beach Sprint ChampionshipHolder: Daniel Partridge1. Daniel Partridge2. Owen Garnett3. Corinne Beinat

U/19 Beach Flags ChampionshipDonor: Ray Hitchenson – Holder: Daniel Partridge1. Daniel Partridge2. Daniel Neilson3. Dane Williams

U/16 Beach Sprint ChampionshipDonor: Geoff Tattersall– Holder: Mitch Parkes1. Stephen Parkes2. Jamie Fleming3. Matthew Sowter

U/16 Beach Flags ChampionshipDonor: The Late Sue Ezzy – Holder: Luke Zagame1. Matthew Sowter2. Stephen Parkes3. Mitchell Parkes

Open Ironman ChampionshipDonor: Kevin Maughan – Holder: Nathan Smith1. Ryan Hartup2. Ben Orford3. Chad Hancock

U/19 Ironman ChampionshipFor Ritchie Walker Memorial TrophyDonor: Walker Family – Holder: Mark Simpson1. Mark Simpson2. Dane Williams3. Dean Simpson

U/16 Ironman ChampionshipHolder: Jeremy Neilson1. Stephen Parkes2. Chad Hancock3. Luke Cole

Women’s Open Surf ChampionshipHolder: Emma Hayes1. Kirstie-May Morris2. –3. –

Women’s U/19 Surf ChampionshipHolder: Yasmine Campbell1. Kirstie-May Morris2. –3. –

Women’s U/16 Surf ChampionshipHolder: Kirstie-May Morris1. Cassie Davenport2. Peta Scanlon3. Katie Pleasance

Women’s Open Malibu Board ChampionshipHolder: Kristyl Smith1. Peta Scanlon2. Kirstie-May Morris3. –

Women’s U/19 Malibu Board ChampionshipHolder: Sarah Rayner1. Kirstie-May Morris2. –3. –

Women’s U/16 Malibu Board ChampionshipHolder: Peta Scanlon1. Peta Scanlon2. Cassie Davenport3. Alex Fleming

Women’s Open Beach Sprint ChampionshipHolder: Nicki Jones1. Nicki Jones2. Melissa Miles3. Peta Scanlon

Women’s U/19 Beach Sprint ChampionshipHolder: Nicki Jones1. Nicki Jones2. Melissa Miles3. Amber Elliott

Women’s U/16 Beach Sprint ChampionshipHolder: Kate Beecroft1. Laura Hammond2. Alex Fleming3. Peta Scanlon

Women’s Open Beach Flags ChampionshipHolder: Nicki Jones1. Melissa Miles2. Nicki Jones3. Claire Mallett

Women’s U/19 Beach Flags ChampionshipHolder: Nicki Jones1. Melissa Miles2. Nicki Jones3. Claire Mallett

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Women’s U/16 Beach Flags ChampionshipHolder: Jamie McKee1. Laura Hammond2. Alex Fleming3. Peta Scanlon

Diamond Lady ChampionshipHolder: Kristyl Smith1. Kirstie-May Morris2. Peta Scanlon3. –

U/19 Diamond Lady ChampionshipHolder: Sarah Rayner1. Kirstie-May Morris2. –3. –

U/16 Diamond Lady ChampionshipHolder: Kirstie-May Morris1. Peta Scanlon2. Cassie Davenport3. Katie Pleasance

Womens Open Surf Ski ChampionshipHolder: Emma Hayes1. Sarah Sowter2. Kirstie-May Morris3. Peta Scanlon

Club Championships and Competition Winners – 2003-2004

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Daniel Neilson in action.

Allan Hanson being presented with the “SLSNSW Administrator of the Year” Award on the Presentation Night.

78th CRONULLA-SUTHERLANDDISTRICT INTERCLUBCOMPETITION – Season 2003-04Held at Wanda Beach, Sunday 08/02/04

BILL MARSHALL INTERCLUB TROPHYDonated: Cronulla–Sutherland District Clubs, 1992–93Premiership PointscoreHolder: Wanda SLSC C NC E WOPEN 5–PERSON R & R 1 3 2 4JUNIOR 5–PERSON R & R 2 3 – 4OPEN BELT RACE TEAMS 3 1 2 4U/19 BELT RACE TEAMS 3 2 1 4OPEN MIXED SKI RELAY 4 2 – 3OPEN BOARD RELAY TEAMS 4 1 2 3OPEN DOUBLE SKI TEAMS 4 – 3 2U/19 BOARD RELAY TEAMS 4 – 2 3OPEN MIXED DOUBLE SKI TEAMS 4 – 2 3OPEN BEACH SPRINT TEAMS 3 4 1 2U/16 BOARD RELAY TEAMS 4 1 2 3U/19 BEACH SPRINT TEAMS 3 2 1 4U/16 BEACH SPRINT TEAMS 3 4 1 2MASTERS CRAFT RELAY 3 – 2 4OPEN BEACH RELAY TEAMS 4 3 1 2U/19 DOUBLE SKI TEAMS 4 – 2 3U/19 BEACH RELAY TEAMS 4 3 1.5 1.5BOARD RESCUE TEAMS 4 2 1 3U/16 BEACH RELAY TEAMS 1 2 3 4OPEN BEACH FLAGS TEAMS 2 4 3 1AGE SURF TEAMS RACE 3 – 2 4U/19 BEACH FLAGS TEAMS 4 2 1 3OPEN 12-A-SIDE SURF RELAY 4 2 1 3U/16 BEACH FLAGS TEAMS 3 4 2 –OPEN BOAT RACE 4.5 6 1.5 3RESERVE BOAT RACE 4.5 3 6 1.5WOMENS BOAT RACE – 4.5 3 6OPEN WOMENS SURF TEAMS 2 3 1 4U/19 SURF TEAMS RACE 3 2 1 4U/21 BOAT RACE 3 – 6 4.5U/19 BOAT RACE 3 4.5 1.5 6U/16 SURF TEAMS RACE 4 – 2 3VETERAN BOAT RACE 3 6 – 4.5IRB MASS RESCUE RACE (not held) – – – –IRB RESCUE RACE (not held) – – – –IRB ASSEMBLY RACE (not held) – – – –INTERCLUB RELAY 8 4 2 6

TOTAL POINTS 113 78 62.5 112

Premiership Trophy won by Cronulla

Premiership PlacingsFirst: CronullaSecond: WandaThird: North CronullaFourth: Elouera

SECTIONAL POINTSCORE TROPHIES“BILL GRAY SHIELD” – Beach EventsDonated by Elouera SLSC 1997–98Holder: Cronulla C NC E WOPEN BEACH SPRINT TEAMS 3 4 1 2U/19 BEACH SPRINT TEAMS 3 2 1 4U/16 BEACH SPRINT TEAMS 3 4 1 2OPEN BEACH RELAY TEAMS 4 3 1 2U/19 BEACH RELAY TEAMS 4 3 1.5 1.5U/16 BEACH RELAY TEAMS 1 2 3 4OPEN BEACH FLAGS TEAMS 2 4 3 1U/19 BEACH FLAGS TEAMS 4 2 1 3U/16 BEACH FLAGS TEAMS 3 4 2 –Shield won by: North Cronulla 27 28 14.5 19.5

“HARRY GIBBONS SHIELD” – Surfboat EventsDonated by Wanda SLSC 1997–98Holder: North Cronulla C NC E WOPEN SURF BOAT RACE 4.5 6 1.5 3RESERVE SURF BOAT RACE 4.5 3 6 1.5WOMENS SURF BOAT RACE – 4.5 3 6U/21 SURF BOAT RACE 3 – 6 4.5U/19 SURF BOAT RACE 3 4.5 1.5 6VETERANS SURF BOAT RACE 3 6 – 4.5IRB MASS RESCUE RACE (not held) – – – –IRB RESCUE RACE (not held) – – – –IRB ASSEMBLY RACE (not held) – – – –Shield won by: Wanda 18 24 18 25.5

“CRONULLA SLSC SHIELD” – Board and Ski EventsDonated by Cronulla SLSC 1997–98Holder: Cronulla C NC E WOPEN MIXED SKI RELAY 4 2 – 3OPEN BOARD RELAY TEAMS 4 1 2 3OPEN DOUBLE SKI TEAMS 4 – 3 2U/19 BOARD RELAY TEAMS 4 – 2 3OPEN MIXED DOUBLE SKI TEAMS 4 – 2 3U/16 BOARD RELAY TEAMS 4 1 2 3MASTERS CRAFT RELAY 3 – 2 4U/19 DOUBLE SKI TEAMS 4 – 2 3BOARD RESCUE TEAMS 4 2 1 3Shield retained by: Cronulla 35 6 16 27

“R. H. (BOB) JOHNSON SHIELD” – Swimming EventsDonated by North Cronulla SLSC 1997–98Holder: Wanda C NC E WOPEN 5–PERSON R & R 1 3 2 4JUNIOR 5–PERSON R & R 2 3 – 4OPEN BELT RACE TEAMS 3 1 2 4U/19 BELT RACE TEAMS 3 2 1 4AGE SURF TEAMS RACE 3 – 2 4OPEN 12–A–SIDE SURF RELAY 4 2 1 3OPEN WOMENS SURF TEAMS 2 3 1 4U/19 SURF TEAMS RACE 3 2 1 4U/16 SURF TEAMS RACE 4 – 2 3Shield retained by: Wanda 25 16 12 34

FOOTNOTE: Originally allocated to Cronulla Beach, the carnival was eventually held at Wanda Beach due todangerously exposed rocks at the previously selected venue. A team concept applied to the format of all events andwhere appropriate teams consisted of both male and female competitors. Because of a current SLSA restriction totemporarily suspend IRB Competition, the points for Surf Boat events were factored 1.5.

Australian ChampionshipsKurrawa, QueenslandOverall Pointscore: 117.5 Points2nd Place Overall – 1st NSW Club

1st PlaceU/16 Womens Board Relay – Peta Scanlon,Cassie Davenport, Alex FlemingU/19 Womens Beach Relay – Melissa Miles,Jessica Hamilton, Amy Keegan, Nicki JonesOpen Mens Board – Nathan SmithOpen Womens Surf Board Riding – Tiarne Smith

2nd PlaceU/19 Mens Board Relay – Daniel Neilson,Dean Simpson, Mark SimpsonU/19 Womens Beach Relay – Natalie Ma, Jenna Brooks,Nicole Hodges, Claire MalletOpen Womens Beach Relay – Melissa Miles,Claire Mallet, Nicki Jones, Jessica Hamilton

3rd PlaceU/16 Womens Beach Relay – Laura Hammond,Jacqui Holland, Maddi Elliott, Jamie McKeeU/19 Mens Surf Belt – Daniel NeilsonU/19 Men Flags – Daniel PartridgeOpen Womens Surf Board Rescue –Kirstie-May Morris, Peta ScanlonOpen Surf Belt – Paul McLachlanRestricted Surf – Paul McLachlanWomens Malibu Long Board (equal with Manly) –Tiarne Smith

4th PlaceU/16 Mens Surf Teams – Jeremy Neilson, ChadHancock, Stephen Parkes, Luke ZagameOpen Mens Surf – Nathan SmithOpen Mens Surf Teams – Ryan Hartup, Paul McLachlan,Ben Orford, Nathan SmithOpen Surf Belt – Ryan HartupOpen Womens Beach Relay – Natalie Ma,Jenna Brooks, Nicole Hodges, Amy KeeganU/16 Ironwoman – Cassie DavenportU/19 Womens Beach Sprint – Nicki Jones

5th PlaceU/16 Womens Surf Teams – Cassie Davenport,Alex Fleming, Katie Pleasance, Nicola ZagameU/16 Womens Board – Alex FlemingU/16 Womens Flags – Laura HammondU/19 Ironman – Mark SimpsonOpen Ironman – Nathan Smith

6th PlaceU/19 Mens Surf Teams – Jai Lapham, Daniel Neilson,Jeremey Neilson, Mark SimpsonU/19 Mens Surf Board Rescue – Daniel Neilson,Mark SimpsonU/19 Womens Single Ski – Sarah SowterU/19 Womens Board Relay – Kirstie-May Morris,Sarah Rayner, Peta ScanlonAn additional 10 points was obtained for the Club by Amberand Madison Elliott, participating in the Opening Parade

Australian MastersKurrawa, Queensland

1st 60-64 Board Race – Paul Day1st 60-64 Board Rescue – Allan Metti and Paul Day1st 60-64 Double Ski – Allan Metti and Paul Day2nd 60-64 Single Ski – Allan Metti2nd 60 Years+ Ironman – Paul Day3rd 60 Years+ Ironman – Allan Metti3rd 50-54 Beach Flags – Col Elliott4th 50-54 Women’s Beach Sprint – Chris Mallett

N.S.W. State ChampionshipsShellharbour 4-6th March, 2004First Overall Pointscore

1st PlacingsU/16 Ironwoman – Peta ScanlonU/16 Womens Board Relay – Cassie Davenport,Peta Scanlon, Alex FlemingU/16 Womens Flags – Laura HammondU/19 Mens Surf Teams – Mark Simpson, Jai Lapham,Daniel Neilson, Jeremy NeilsonU/19 Mens Board Rescue – Mark Simpson,Daniel NeilsonU/19 Womens Beach Sprint – Nicki JonesU/19 Womens Beach Relay – Nicki Jones, Claire Mallet,Amy Keegan, Jessica HamiltonOpen Ironman – Nathan SmithOpen Womens Ski – Kelly JuryOpen Womens Taplin – Kelly Jury,Peta Scanlon, Sarah RaynerOpen Womens Surf Board Riding – Tiarne SmithOpen Restricted Surf – Paul McLachlan

2nd PlacingsU/16 Womens Board – Cassie DavenportU/16 Womens Surf Teams – Cassie Davenport,Alex Felmming, Katie Pleasance, Nicola ZagameU/16 Womens Board Rescue – Cassie Davenport,Peta ScanlonU/16 March PastU/19 Belt – Daniel NeilsonU/19 Ironman – Mark SimpsonU/19 Womens Beach Relay – Natalie Ma, Jenna Brooks,Nicole Hodges, Kirby BosdenOpen Belt – Ryan HartupOpen Mens Surf Teams – Nathan Smith,Paul McLachlan, Ben Orford, Ryan HartupOpen Womens Beach Relay – Nicki Jones,Kirby Bosden, Jessica Hamilton, Claire Mallet

3rd PlacingsU/16 Mens Surf Teams – Luke Zagame, Chad Hancock,Jeremy Neilson, Mitch ParkesU/16 Mens Beach Relay – Jordon Lee, Matthew Sowter,Jamie Fleming, Anthony WallaceU/16 Womens Beach Relay – Laura Hammond,Jamie McKee, Maddi Elliot, Jacqui HollandU/19 Mens Flags – Daniel Partridge

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N.S.W. MastersShellharbour 4-6th March, 20041st 60-64 Double Ski – Allan Metti and Paul Day1st 150 Years Ski Relay – Phil Hamilton,Deacon Spicer, Allan Metti2nd 35-39 Rescue Tube – Richard Garnsey2nd 60 Years+ Ironman – Allan Metti2nd 200 Years Beach Relay – Ray Mallett, Col Elliott,Michael Beecroft, Ian Carter3rd 60-64 Surf Race – Allan Metti3rd 60-64 Board Race – Allan Metti3rd 45-49 Beach Flags – Col Elliott3rd 50-54 Ladies Beach Flags – Chris Mallett3rd 50-54 Ladies Beach Sprint – Chris Mallett4th 60-64 Board Race – Paul Day5th 35-39 Surf Race – Richard Garnsey

U/19 Womens Flags – Melissa MilesU/19 Mens Surf – Mark SimpsonU/19 Mens Board Relay – Dean Simpson,Mark Simpson, Daniel NeilsonOpen Mens Board Relay – Nathan Smith,Mark Simpson, Daniel Neilson

4th PlacingsU/16 Womens Board Rescue – Katie Pleasance,Alex FlemingU/19 Womens Board Relay – Yasmine Campbell,Kirstie-May Morris, Sarah RaynerU/19 Womens Beach Sprint – Claire MalletU/19 Mens Flags – Owen GarnettOpen Womens Board Relay – Kelly Jury,Kirstie-May Morris, Sarah RaynerLifesaver Relay – The Boat Crew, Dean Simpson,Jeremy Neilson, Nathan Smith,Kirstie-May Morris, Kelly Jury5th PlacingsU/16 Womens Board – Peta ScanlonU/19 Mens Board – Mark SimpsonU/19 Mens Flags – James Hipwell

6th PlacingsU/19 Womens Board Rescue – Kirstie-May Morris,Sarah RaynerU/16 Womens Beach Relay – B TeamOpen Mens Flags – Anthony Lyon

Sydney BranchChampionshipsElouera Beach – 14th February, 20041st Overall Pointscore – 616 Points1st PlacingsU/16 Ironwoman – Cassie DavenportU/16 Women’s Surf – Cassie DavenportU/16 Womens Flags – Laura HammondU/16 Womens Board Race – Peta ScanlonU/16 Womens Board Relay – Peta Scanlon,Cassie Davenport, Alex Flemming

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U/16 Womens Board Rescue – Peta Scanlon,Cassie Davenport, Jacqui HollandU/16 Womens Beach Relay – Laura Hammond,Maddi Elliott, Jamie McKee, Alex FlemingU/16 Women’s Surf Teams – Peta Scanlon,Cassie Davenport, Nicola Zagame, Katie PleasanceU/19 Mens Ski – Mark SimpsonU/19 Ironman – Mark SimpsonU/19 Men’s Surf – Mark SimpsonU/19 Mens Flags – Owen GarnettU/19 Women’s Flags – Melissa MilesU/19 Womens Ski – Sarah SowterU/19 Womens Beach Sprint – Melissa MilesU/19 Mens Board – Dean SimpsonU/19 Womens Beach Relay – Nicki JonesU/19 Double Ski – Mark Simpson, Dane WilliamsU/19 Womens Board Rescue – Peta Scanlon,Kirstie-May MorrisU/19 Mens Board Relay – Daniel Neilson,Dean Simpson, Mark SimpsonU/19 Mens Board Rescue – Mark Simpson, Daniel NeilsonU/19 Mens Beach Relay –Open Mens Board – Nathan SmithOpen Ironman – Nathan SmithOpen Men’s Surf – Nathan SmithOpen Womens Flags – Melissa MilesO/24 Surf Race – Richard GarnseyOpen Women’s Surf Teams – Kate McLellan,Michelle Collins, Emma Orford, Kirstie-May MorrisOpen Mens Board Rescue – Ben Orford, Daniel NeilsonOpen Mens Taplin – Mark Simpson, Daniel Neilson,Nathan Smith, Ryan Hartup, Ben Orford, Paul McLachlanOpen Mens Board Relay – Dean Simpson,Mark Simpson, Nathan SmithOpen Men’s Surf Teams – Nathan Smith,Paul McLachlan, Ben Orford, Ryan HartupOpen Womens Beach Relay – Melissa Miles, JessicaHamilton, Claire Mallet, Nicki Jones

2nd PlacingsU/16 Ironwoman – Peta ScanlonU/16 Mens Beach Sprint – Anthony WallaceU/16 Womens Beach Sprint – Laura HammondU/16 Womens Board Race – Alex FlemingU/16 Men’s Surf Team – Chad Hancock,Stephan Parks, Luke ZagameU/16 Women’s Surf Team – Erin Beecroft, Alex Fleming,Dara Scanlon, Jessica PinkerU/16 Womens Board Relay – Erin Beecroft,Nicola Zagame, Katie PleasanceU/16 Mens Board Rescue – Stephan Parkes, Chad HancockU/16 Womens Board Rescue – Alex Fleming, Katie PleasanceU/19 Mens Flags – Daniel PartridgeU/19 Mens Ski – Daniel WilliamsU/19 Mens Board – Mark SimpsonU/19 Mens Board Relay –U/19 Womens Beach Relay –Open Mens Beach Sprint – Brent Janssen

Sydney Branch Masters1st Over 50 Beach Sprint – Ray Mallett1st Over 50 Beach Flags – Ray Mallett1st Over 45 Ski – Phil Hamilton1st Over 30 Ski – Daryn Metti

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The Reserve Grade White Boat Crew.

Nathan Smith at the NSW State Titles.

5th PlacingsU/16 Mens Flags – Anthony WallaceU/16 Mens Board – Chad HancockU/16 Ironwoman – Alex FlemingU/19 Belt Race – Jai LaphamU/19 Surf Race – Jai LaphamU/19 Womens Beach Sprint – Nicole JonesOpen Mens Flags – Anthony LyonOpen Womens Board Race – Sarah Rayner

6th PlacingsU/16 Mens Board Rescue – Luke ZagameU/16 Men’s Surf Race – Chad HancockU/16 Womens Beach Sprint – Maddi ElliottU/19 Womens Ski – Emma OrfordU/19 Women’s Beach Sprint – Amy KeeganU/19 Mens Beach Sprint – David TongOpen Mens Beach Sprint – Anthony LyonOpen Mens Flags – Josh SundOpen Mens Board – Dean SimpsonOpen Women’s Surf – Kirstie-May Morris

Open Womens Board Relay – Peta Scanlon,Sarah Rayner, Kirstie-May MorrisOpen Mens Board Rescue – Nathan Smith,Mark SimpsonOpen Womens Taplin – Sarah Rayner,Sarah Sowter, Kirstie-May MorrisOpen Belt Race – Paul McLachlan

3rd PlacingsU/16 Ironwoman – Katie PleasanceU/16 Womens Flags – Jamie McKeeU/16 Men’s Surf – Stephen ParkesU/16 Mens Board Relay – Chad Hancock, Luke Cole,Luke ZagameU/16 Mens Beach Relay – Anthony Wallace,Matthew Sowter, Matt Miles, Jamie FlemingU/16 Womens Board Rescue – Nicola Zagame,Erin BeecroftU/19 Womens Ski – Kirstie-May MorrisU/19 Womens Board Race – Sarah RaynerU/19 Womens Beach Sprint – Jessica HamiltonU/19 Mens Board – Daniel NeilsonU/19 Mens Beach Sprint – Daniel PartridgeU/19 Ironwoman – Kirstie-May MorrisOpen Belt Race – Ben OrfordOpen Ironman – Ben OrfordOpen Women’s Surf Teams – Michelle Collins,Emma OrfordOpen Mens Beach Relay – Daniel Partridge,Brent Janssen, Anthony Lyon, Josh SundOpen Womens Beach Relay – Amy Keegan,Jenna BrooksReserve Grade Boat Race – Colin Tatham, ArmonVanzanten, Steve Tatham, Matt Bruce, Dave Staples

4th PlacingsU/16 Mens Flags – Matthew SowterU/16 Womens Beach Sprint – Jaime McKeeU/16 Womens Board Race – Katie PleasanceU/16 Women’s Surf Race – Nicola ZagameU/16 Men’s Surf – Luke ZagameU/16 Ironman – Chad HancockU/19 Ironman – Dane WilliamsU/19 Womens Beach Sprint – Claire MalletU/19 Mens Board – Dane WilliamsU/19 Womens Board Race – Kirstie-May MorrisU/19 Women’s Surf – Kristie-May MorrisU/19 Belt Race – Daniel NeilsonU/19 Womens Ski – Sarah RaynerU/19 Surf Boat Race – Gary Allman (Sweep),Kirk Henderson, Mark Chandler, Matt Aiken, Mitch ElliottOpen Men’s Surf – Ben OrfordOpen Ironwoman – Sarah RaynerOpen Womens Board Race – Kirstie-May MorrisOpen Mens Taplin – Dean Simpson, Dane Williams,Keiran Day, Luke Wood, Chad Hancock, Jai LaphamOpen Womens Taplin – Peta Scanlon,Carol McLachlan, Kate McLellanOpen Men’s Board Relay – Dane Williams,Ryan Hartup, Daniel Neilson

Australian and State Championships Action

Daniel Neilson and Mark Simpson.

Maddi Elliott and Amber Elliott.

Dean Simpson and Mark Simpson.

Cassie Davenport, Peta Scanlon and Alex Fleming. Laura Hammond.

Mark Simpson, Dean Simpson and Daniel Neilson.

Alex Fleming.

Mark Simpson.

Treasurer’s ReportI was very pleased with most aspects of our financial affairsand reporting this year. We introduced a new chart ofaccounts at the beginning of the year. The new chart ofaccounts flowed from the changes to the chart of accountsthat were introduced in the last financial year. We haveattempted to keep the accounting system as simple aspossible and that’s no easy feat with the mixture of voluntaryand non-voluntary operations in our Surf Club.

Towards the end of last season we installed on the Clubcomputers the latest version of the accounting software,MYOB. We did further upgrades during the course and atthe end of the season. I would like to thank Richard Pinkerfor the technical support he provided for the new software.The new software considerable reduces the level of ouraccounting record keeping. We have created individualsaccounts for the various Sub-Committees. Two examplesare the World Team account and State and AussieAccommodation account. Both these accounts are holdingaccounts for Members and at the end of the day shouldhave nil or near to nil balances. Both accounts during thecourse of this season have held amounts up to $40,000.The individual accounts considerable help in myaccountability to the Club and Members in relation to thoselarge amounts of funds. Those accounts have been designedso that any receipt or payment can immediately be tracedto our receipt and cheque books. We have also moved frommonthly to quarterly Business Activity Statements, whichcome directly from the MYOB data file. That was a majorinconvenience last season. Most of our reporting comesfrom the MYOB data file.

At the request of the Shark Island Committee, weintroduced Eftpos. That proved successful for Shark Islandentries. It was very useful for deposits and payments inrelation to the Function Room hire and general Membershipusage such as State and Aussie accommodation. It wasused for payments in relation to the World Team fundraising.Members can now make payments at the Club just byphoning the Office with credit card details. I anticipate it willalso be very popular with the payment of Membership Feesat the beginning of the forthcoming season. It has alsoreduced the amount of cash handling within the Office.There is a cost for Eftpos, but I believe that cost is currentlytolerable having regard to the convenience it providesMembers and Non-Members. It’s a cost that requiresrevision from time to time. Because of the peculiarity ofEftpos banking where they bundle up the receipts we hadto establish an accounting process to handle the Eftposbanking. I must thank Kathie Piggott for the successfuldesign and implementation of that process.

As they appear in the Financial Statements Income andExpenditure is net of GST where items are subject to GST.Non Reporting entity

Because we are a non-reporting entity we do not providethe same level of financial detail that would appear in theAnnual Report of a public company. Where Members wantmore detail of our financial affairs, that information isavailable in the Office at any time.Donations

Please take some time and carefully read through thenames of all those individuals that have donated funds torun this Club for the season 2003-04. We look forward totheir continued support of the Club.Membership fees

Our level of membership and Membership Fees remainsvery stable. That is particularly so in the older membership.

Our Club Constitution is silent on the start and end of themembership period for new and existing Members which isa major concern for our Club in terms of our insurance andto a lesser extent accounting for membership fees. I haveasked unsuccessfully for that the issue be addressed thisseason.Sponsorship

The Club continues to attract major sponsorship. I wouldlike to thank the Shark Island Swim Committee and JuniorActivities Committee for their efforts in that fundraising.There was also the DHL sponsorship arranged by SLSAwhich included cash and new Patrol uniforms.Monro Room and Purcell Room Bars

If you look at the takings from the Monro Room Bar(Friday Night Bar) and Purcell Room Bar (Sunday Bar) andthe beverage costs for the two Bars, the gross return isconsistent with the margin we put on the cost of beverages.As I reported to the Management Committee wages for andthe cost of cleaning the Purcell Room Bar considerablyreduced the net return from the Sunday Bar, however wemade a tidy profit from the Friday Night Bar. I would like torecognise and thank the regular patrons of the Friday NightBar. The installation of the rear projector television in theMonro Room has been well received by Friday Night Barpatrons, particularly in winter with Friday night football.Once again I am also very pleased with the management ofthose two Bars. Phil Hamilton gets a special mention fororganising and training staff, rosters, setting up kegs, etc.He has been ably assisted by Rob Short, who also conductsweekly stock takes of Club beverages. The weekly stocktakes ensure that we have adequate controls around Clubbeverages. That was an area where I had concerns theprevious season.Purcell Room Hire

There was a $17,000 increase in hire charges from thePurcell Room compared to the previous season. Thefinancial accounts indicate the net result from the PurcellRoom hire was $21,500. However that results includescleaning charges of $5,000 from the previous year. So theadjusted result for the year was $26,500. We deferredpayment of the cleaning charges to verify those charges.The hire of the Purcell Room includes two Bar staff. The Barstaff are Members of the Club. Many of our youngerMembers are Purcell Room Bar staff and they also benefitfinancially from this Club fundraising source.

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Graham Giles, Treasurer.

The increase in patronage can be directly attributed to thevery enthusiastic efforts of Annette Yazbec our Office Assistant(now retired). She is to be commended for her managementof the Purcell Room. Her management role included manyweekly phone inquires, organising appointments andinspections of the Function Room, securing the hire of theFunction Room, receiving and receipting deposits, bond andfinal payments, maintaining the hire room diary, ensuringthat there were the appropriate police approvals and hireagreement with the Club, maintaining Staff rosters and thepayment of wages and the Monday follow up includingincident and accident reports. And there was plenty more.She took great pride is this part of her overall role in Officeadministration.Sports Complex and Kiosk Leases

The two leases continue to provide very stable long termincome steams for the Club. There was a $7,000 increasein the net result from the Kiosk Lease from a re-negotiationof that lease. The Sports Complex was recently re-leasedand that will see a doubling of the turnover from that lease.Obviously that asset has been under performing. There wasa slight increase in fees from the hire of the Ballroom whichis linked to the Sports Complex Lease. Neale Johnstone isto be commended for his management of the two leasesand the negotiation of the new leases.Interest

Interest received increased from $1,500 to just over$5,500 this season. That was achieved by reducing thenumber of bank accounts and moving excess funds to ourInvestment Account. In the Balance Sheet there is a WorkingAccount, an Investment Account and a Term DepositAccount.Club Fundraisers

The Shark Island Swim continues to be our major Clubfundraiser. This season we saw Bruce Guthrie take overfrom John Hollingdale. Bruce, John in a mentoring capacityand their team are to be commended on their efforts. Againwe saw a substantial financial improvement in this fundraiser.Eftpos and increases in sponsorship and entry fees toincorporate GST were factors. Not only does the SharkIsland Swim raise considerable funds for the Club, butbrings many of the Members of the Club together on theday. It’s the same co-operative and supportive Clubatmosphere that we enjoy at the State and National Tiles.The Golf Day also made a substantial contribution to theClub coffers, well done Paul Lyon and his helpers. Otherfundraising activities were the Cronulla Masters Carnival runby Col Elliott and his family, Entertainment Books organisedby Daryn Metti, the Rugby Cup Final Night run by DaveSwingler and the Melbourne Cup Afternoon run by KathiePiggott. Finally the 200 Club, which we now run at the endof the season raised a tidy sum too.Life Saving

Cronulla Surf Club continues to invest substantially inLifesaving. The Club spent approximately $20,000 onLifesaving, not including insurance. That expenditureincluded Patrol lunches, cleaning Patrol uniforms, First Aidand Resuscitation materials and equipment, IRB costs andmaintenance, Radio maintenance, Rescue Boardmaintenance and Lifesaving Awards.Insurance

Our insurance was again very high totalling over $14,000.This is a cost that is beyond our control. It doesn’t makesense that a Voluntary Organisation has to pay insurancefor its Active Members to Patrol our Beach.Competition Costs

Cronulla Surf Club continues to invest substantially in

competition. The Club spent approximately $39,000 oncompetition not including insurance. That expenditureincluded costs of the various competition sections, generalcarnival costs, carnival entries, competitor subsidies, Aussieand State Carnival costs. This was offset by Carnival Prizemoney totalling over $3,000.Office Administration

The Office Administration that was set up after Bill Eadyretired, did not allow for the Treasurer’s position. Aconsequence of that was an accounting bill for last seasonfrom our Accountants, Gabriel and Partners, totalling over$12,500 (and a hell of a lot hard work by myself and KathiePiggott last year). Our Accountants very kindly reduced thatbill to $3,000. Another consequence was that we employedKathie Piggott on a casual basis to do Club payments,accounting entries, and a number of other financial functionsthis season. That made my job manageable. Kathie hasrevolutionised the Office Accounting. I now realise howmuch of Bill Eady’s time went into the Treasurer’s job. Imust also thank Ken Davidson his assistance this year.Finally it would be remiss not to acknowledge the contributionof Annette Yazbek to Office Administration. When I lookedat her statement of duties it ran for over two pages. FinallyI would like to thank Andrew McWhirter from Gabriels for theauditing and accounting worked performed by his firm.

Our costs of administration are very high. I think theincoming Committee probably needs to review those costs.Costs such as telephone in my view are excessive becauseof the level of mobile phone usage and that’s just one itemof expenditure.Acquisitions and Disposals of Assets

We sold the Club bus and made a tidy profit of $4,000 onthe disposal. We also sold an IRB motor and that alsoresulted in a profit from the sale. We acquired a LiquorLicense that is to be used in the future development of theKiosk. I have already mentioned the rear projection televisionthat was acquired for the Monro Room and was used at theMelbourne Club and Rugby Cup Final functions. Withsponsorship from Beach Constructions, we acquired a Skiand two Racing Malibus. We acquired two stainless steelBBQs again at a very good price for use in the FunctionRoom and for other Club activities.Purcell Room Depreciation

The Purcell Room which has an original cost of just under$300,000 according to the Club financial records has neverbeen depreciated unlike other Club property. Upon theinsistence of the Club Auditors, we are now depreciatingthat asset at the same rate as other property assets of theClub. The total depreciation for the year is just under$15,000. I don’t know why the Purcell Room had not beendepreciated previously, but that severely impacted on theClub profit for the year. It reduced the profit from just over$20,000 to $6,122.Cash at Bank

I think the best measure of financial success is money inthe bank. I think that is particularly true with a Surf Club.Have a good look at the Balance Sheet, the cash on handand amounts due and amounts owing. If you do the sumsit’s over $30,000. That is an outstanding achievement bythe Management and Members of the Club. That has beenachieved after all the other costs including a major assetacquisition in the Liquor Licence ($7,500). I hope my reportabove reflects that achievement because it is outstanding.It’s a lot of hard work by many Club Members.

Finally, I would like to thank the Members of the Club forthe honour of allowing me to be the Treasurer of CronullaSurf Club for the last two years.

Graham Giles, Treasurer.

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Thanks and AppreciationThe President, Management Committee and the Members ofCronulla SLSC, wish to extend sincere thanks to the manyindividuals and organisations, who have rendered material andfinancial assistance during the past season.

We are indebted and most appreciative for the support wehave received from the following, for without their assistanceit would be more difficult to effectively carry out ourresponsibilities on the beach.• Sutherland Shire Council for their attention to Clubhouse

maintenance.• The Sydney Branch Board of Control and District Supervisors

for the conduct of examinations of our members for theirAssociation Awards.

• Hon. Auditors, Gabrielle & Partners for carrying out the auditof the Club’s accounts.

• Hon. Legal Advisers, Reg Gibson, and Matt Howlin for theiradvice on legal matters.

• Vice President Ron Hammond for his assistance with thecompilation of this Annual Report.

• Warren Rennie for his help with our printing requirements.• Vice President Bryce Christian for making available his ski

lodge for our winning Patrol and 100% Patrol Attendees.• Vice President, Jack Gibson OAM for his presentation to the

Most Inspirational Member of the Year.• David Brydson for his continued assistance in administrative

matters in particular hius interviewing of proposed officemanager.

• Bill Sheridan for the use of many of his photographs withinthis report.

• Brian Salisbury and Tom Payne for their valuable assistancewith our insurance requirements.

• Cronulla Polar Bears Winter Swimming Club.• Those members who provided reports for this Annual Report.• North Cronulla, Elouera and Wanda Clubs for their support

and co-operation throughout the season.• Caretaker, Mick Fitzgerald for his attention to the cleaning

and security of the Clubhouse.• Cronulla Police for their assistance and advice when required.• Paul Moggridge from the South Cronulla Beach Kiosk for his

support and donation for Patrol Members.• Vice President, David Knowles of the Kingsway Night and

Day Chemist for his supply of First Aid equipment.

Donations 2003-2004We gratefully acknowledge the following donors whohave assisted us during the year:

Robert Avery $40.00Edward Bramble $190.00Ken Brown $10.00Don Chandler $25.00Mark Chapman $10.00Charles Cleary $10.00Kevin Cox $1,500.00Norman Craig $120.00Cronulla RSL $2,500.00Mark Dewhurst $10.00Nigel Dwyer $100.00Mark Elmer $100.00Valma English $1,000.00Jack Fitzgerald $50.00Pete Fitzgerald $10.00David Goold $60.00Grahame Brooke & Co $200.00Baden Green $60.00John Griffiths $40.00Ron Hammond $80.00Allan Hanson $500.00Greg Hewett $30.00Malcolm Irving $300.00Peter Kerr $20.00Kurranulla Swim Club $550.00Elizabeth Langton $10.00Richard Leckner $60.00Robert Leix $125.00Lisa & John’s Covers & Candle Sticks $100.00Lex Macpherson $100.00John Maguire $10.00Marist College Penshurst $80.00Bill Marshall $250.00Metti Family $500.00Miranda Senior Citizens $100.00Garry Morris $120.00Dave & Wendy Moss $25.00Elston Murphy $100.00Brian Norwood $60.00Brian & Phyllis O’Donnell $50.00Bill Pithers $100.00Heiko Preen $10.00Diane Provan $50.00Kevin Quealy $20.00Philip Rayment $60.00John Salmon $10.00Paul Sinclair $35.00South Cronulla Kiosk $2,000.00John Suann $50.00James Taylor $110.00Shane Trujillo $20.00Lance Turbet $100.00Lloyd Webster $25.00Kerry Williams $100.00Richard Wingate $300.00Surf Life Saving New South Wales $2,000.00

TOTAL $14,195.00

SPONSORSHIP 2003-2004We gratefully acknowledge sponsors who haveassisted Sections of the Club during the year.DHL Patrol UniformsBeach Constructions Skis and BoardsFrank Doran Financial Services Sunday Surf RaceFrank Doran Financial Services Shark Island SwimCommInsure Shark Island SwimHPA Shark Island SwimAH Pierce (Eyeline) Shark Island Swim2KY Shark Island SwimSchweppes Shark Island SwimGC Apparel Shark Island SwimMcGrath Real Estate IRB Section

• Vice President, Ayman Moubarak for his assistance with allour postage.

• Beach Haven Resort, Kurrawa for the donation of ourTouring Team raffle prize.

• Jays Printing for their donation of the raffle tickets of theAustralian and World Tour fundraising.

200 ClubAnnual BallApparelBeverages – Monro Room BarBeverages – Sunday BarBeverages – Coke MachineCarnival – MastersCarnival Prize MoneyCronulla CarnivalDividends ReceivedDonationsEntertainment Books – Ski SectionFund Raiser – Melbourne CupFund Raiser – Rugby World CupGolf DayHire of HallInterest ReceivedLease – ComplexLease – KioskLocker FeesManualsMembership FeesMonro Room RafflePeter Banister AppealProfit/Loss on Sale of AssetsPurcell Room HireShark Island SwimSponsorsSunday Bar RaffleSunday Bar InvestmentSundry IncomeTotal IncomeExpensesAccounting/Audit FeesAnnual General MeetingAnnual ReportApparelAussie & State Carnival ExpensesBank Charges includes EftposBeverages – AlcoholBeverages – Non AlcoholBeverages OtherBoatshedBranch capitationsCarnival EntriesCompetition Expenses – GeneralCleaning – caretakerCouncil RatesDepreciationInsuranceLaundry – Patrol UniformsLiquor Licence ExpensesManualsMotor Vehicle/TrailerOffice – InternetOffice – PhotocopierOffice – PostageOffice – Printing & StationaryOffice – OtherOffice – TelephonePatrol LunchesPhoto & Trophy CommitteePresentation Night – ClubPresentation Night – State & BranchPurcell Room – CleaningPurcell Room – OtherRepairs & Maintenance – GeneralSection: BeachSection: BoardSection: BoatSection: IRBSection: Life SavingSection: SwimSection: SkiSnow TripSubsidies: CompetitorsSunday Bar – Crays ShareSunday Bar – Cleaning etcSundry ExpensesUtilities – Electricity & GasVale’ associated costsWages – OfficeWages – Monro Room BarWages – Purcell RoomWages – Sunday BarWages – Super – OfficeWages – Super – Purcell RoomWorld Team 2002Total ExpensesExcess Income over Expenditure

1,6920

8,43222,86311,738

882741

3,0600

4614,4491,182-172532

4,67713,5335,341

40,55466,912

2552,563

21,2303,380

03,988

71,12030,02811,212

2870

2,848343,373

3,0001,8958,1646,2138,4771,098

16,1532,1102,8241,0472,417

16,5154,3803,982

045,61714,2041,421

02,8252,890

4817,5201,2373,858

4036,2565,2671,465

10,0051,964

10,9272,4162,734

75742

3,8175,4914,815

0136

3,5928,0261,2871,364

10,0837,082

46045,8863,893

33,3511,7002,7682,918

0337,251

6,122

0841

4,82315,77217,515

0-109

1,2003,287

4610,144

-8400

5,93412,411

1,29130,32760,000

291677

20,760933

5,143-5,21653,94418,738

1,5000

17,3514,314

281,833

2,5001,4798,4808,8386,538

8713,497

2,8701,3861,214

011,516

03,900

29335,978

7,2271,3914,2661,4193,447

4376,736

5801,511

776,5744,173

06,391

81800

4,0770

2,2364,6438,6025,543

1803,5503,9685,2252,612

06,5016,6761,793

18,6993,003

23,6340

1,9610

20,613267,139

14,694

CRONULLA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INCORPORATEDSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2004

2004 2003

Income $ $

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Cash at Bank (Commonwealth and St George Banks)Cash on HandInventorySundry DebtorsPrepaymentsTotal Current Assets

Non Current AssetsBuilding, Plant and EquipmentBuildings and Improvements, at costLess: accumulated depreciation

Plant, Equipment and Motor Vehicles, at costLess: accumulated depreciation

Investments, at deemed cost base – Shares in IAG LtdLiquor licence, at costTotal Non Current Assets

Total Assets

Current LiabilitiesSundry CreditorsWorld TeamTotal Current Liabilities

Total Liabilities

Net assets

Members EquityAccumulated funds as at 1 May 2003

Add: Excess income over expenditureAccumulated funds as at 30 April 2004

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249,5641,0929,6747,273

13,209280,812

569,797100,401469,396269,635168,126101,509

5417,500

578,946

859,758

22,06836,76758,835

58,835

800,923

794,801

6,122800,923

179,3590

8,3682,069

15,367205,163

569,79775,984

493,813268,858151,878116,980

5410

611,334

816,497

21,6960

21,696

21,696

794,801

780,107

14,694794,801

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 30 APRIL 2004

Note 1 – Accounting PoliciesThis special purpose financial report has been prepared for distribution to the members to fulfil the Executive Committee’s financial reporting requirements under the club’s

constitution.The accounting policies used in the preparation of this report, as described below, are consistent with the financial reporting requirements of the club’s constitution and

with previous years and are, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, appropriate to meet the needs of members.(a) The financial report has been prepared on the cash basis of accounting for revenue, which is recorded when it is banked, and the accruals basis for expenditure and

includes the historical cost convention and the going concern assumption.(b) The requirements of Australian Accounting Standards and other professional reporting requirements (UIG Consensus Views), do not have mandatory applicability to

the club because, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, it is not a “reporting entity”.(c) The following significant accounting policies are adopted:

– Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value;– Depreciation is calculated on the diminishing value method based on the economic life of plant and equipment;– The investment is stated at deemed cost base at the date it was received.

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEThe Executive committee has determined that the club is not a reporting entity and that this is a special purpose financial report was prepared in accordance with theaccounting polices outlined in Note 1 to the financial statements.In the opinion of the Executive the financial report.1. Presents fairly the financial position of Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated as at 30 April, 2004 and its performance for the year ended on that date.2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated will be able to pay its debts as and when they

fall due.This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Executive Committee and is signed for and on behalf of the Executive Committee by:

Allan J Hanson – President Graham J Giles – TreasurerDated this 19th day of July, 2004

AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERSScopeWe have audited the attached special purpose financial report comprising the Statement of Financial Position, Statements of Financial Performance and Notes to theFinancial Statements of Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated for the year ended 30 April 2004. The club’s Executive Committee is responsible for the financial reportand has determined that the accounting policies used are consistent with the financial requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (NSW) and of the club’sconstitution and are appropriate to meet the needs of the members. We have conducted an independent audit of the financial report in order to express an opinion on itto the members of the club. No opinion is expressed as to whether the accounting policies used are appropriate to the needs of the members. The financial report hasbeen prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (NSW). We disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any relianceon this report to which it relates to any person other than the members, or for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared. Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amountsand other disclosures in the financial report. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial report is presentedfairly, in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the Financial Statements. Accounting Standards and other professional reporting requirements(UIG Consensus Views) are not applicable to the basis of accounting adopted by the club.The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

QualificationAs is common for organisations of this type, it is not practicable for the club to maintain an effective system of internal control over donations, subscriptions, sales andfund raising activities until their initial entry in the accounting records. Accordingly, our audit in relation to such revenue was limited to amounts recorded.

Qualified Audit OpinionIn our opinion, except for the effects of such adjustments, if any, as might have been determined to be necessary had the above limitation not existed, the financial reportpresents fairly in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1, the financial position of the club for the year ended 30 April 2004 and its financial performancefor the year then ended.

Gabriel & Partners – D.G.Furey, Partner – Cronulla, 19 July 2004

CRONULLA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INCORPORATEDSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 APRIL 2004

2004 2003Current Assets $ $

2001/02 2002/03 2003/04Patron, Vice Patrons, President, Deputy President and Senior Vice Presidents 12 12 12

Life Members 27 26 27Ladies Auxiliary Life Members 6 4 8Vice Presidents 62 61 72Senior Active Members 72 90 80Under-19 Members 59 50 53Under 16 Members 98 42 76Active Reserve Members 21 18 14Long Service (Veteran) Members 266 272 259Honorary Members 12 10 7Country Members 25 0 4Associate Members 87 78 85

747 663 697Less those Members in more than one category -14 -12 -16

733 651 681

Life Members (27)J.W. Bentley*W.R. Buchan**M.J. Costello**W.H. Eady OAM�**F.J. Elmer**K.E. English*B.M. Ezzy*G.C. Forshaw*I.A. Goode*C.R. Gough*W. Halpin*A.J. Hanson*R.F. Hitchenson*J.H. Hollingdale*N.T. Johnstone*F.R. Jordan**R.J. Leix*L. Macpherson*W.G. Marshall OAM**A.P. Metti*K.S. Morton*A. Moseley OAM**D.P. Murray*K.J. Neilson*B.L. O’Donnell**J.R. Switzer OAM**J.F. Wilson*Ladies AuxiliaryLife Members (8)Joan Buchan*Robyn EllisRhonda Elmer*Sue Ezzy�*Joy HitchensonBeth Lynch�*Faye Marshall*Helene Thomson*Vice Presidents (72)Q. AbelJ.W. ArthurB. Baird MHR

M. BanisterB.G. Breadner*B.J. Briggs*G.W. BrookJ. BruceJ.L. BuckhamJ.P. Cassidy*B.A. Christian*G. ColacoR. CollinsP.S. CruickshankF.A. DanielP.S. Duff

F. DoranC. DurkinN. DwyerC. EllisR. EnderbyJ. FredericksW.R. FrenchR.E. GibsonD. GittusJ.A. Gibson OAM*D. GrimshawT. HalyardR.C. Hammond*P. HillK.J. HollingdaleL.F. Holt*M.G. HowlinG. JonesA.B. Kell OAM

M.J. Kerr MLA

L. KingD. KnowlesJ. McGrathC,J. Meldrum*D. MossP. MoggeridgeL. MottoA. MoubarakK.F. O’BrienA.R. ParkesJ. ParsonsJ.W. PayneN. PeacockF.W. Pengelly OAM*W.E. PithersJ.M. PurcellJ.W. RaynerA.F. ReidH.W. Reilly�*R.W. RigneyJ. SaadK. SchrieberT.R. SingletonR.K. SmithM.J. SpurwayE.T. Stapleton**G.B. Staunton MBE**R.L. StedmanC.J. StephensonW.A.SwinglerI.B. Swords�

R.P. Tanner***B.K. ThompsonV.R. ThurlowK. TurnerR. Turner

Senior Active (80)S.R. AgnewN.M. BarlowM. BoffaD.C. BowlingM.O. BradleyS.D. BraineM.G. BruceB.J. BruntonM.J. CollinsL.S. CumminsP.L. CureK.D. DayB.F. ElliottL.W. ElliottP.J. EnglishA.T. EnglishR.D. FergusonM.J. FieldA.A. FlahertyM.L. FoleyJ.G. GibbonsC.D. GilesM.L. GilesJ.R. GreenP.D. GrimshawR.B. HartupC.B. HaywoodS.J. HickN.J. HillearyM. InglisB.M. JanssenB. JenningsS.M. JohnsonK.C. JuryS.P. JuryS.J. KeeneS.N. LanyonS.N. LodgeA.P. LyonS.G. MackeyC. MacLachlanP.A. MacLachlanA. McDonaldM.J. McGrathA. McKeownK. McLellanM. McLellanS.I. McMasterB. MezenW.C. MillicanL.M. MoranT.M. MoranJ.W. Moseley*A. MurphyK.J. Neilson

K. NilanB.W. OrfordJ.S. PowellJ.M. PowellP. ReyP.W. RuxtonP.C. RyanL.M. SchmalfeldtI. SherrattA. ShumackN.R. SmithT.R. SmithD.K. StaplesL.C. StewartJ.N. SundM.A. SwinglerD.A. SwinglerT. TardentG.R. VassalloM.L. VostiT.L. WalkerT.A. WestonL.A. WoodD.J. WoodL.M. Wyatt

Under 19 Members (53)M.O. AikenS. AppelK.M. BeatieK.M. BeecroftN. BeinatC.G. BeinatL.A. BlairJ.R. BrooksY.C. CampbellM.O. ChandlerA.J. ElliottM.J. ElliottO. GarnettS.J. GoodeN. GuthrieJ.A. HamiltonA.N. HartupM.J. HaywoodK.M. HendersonJ.I. HipwellN.K. HodgesR.J. JohnsonN.E. JonesA.R. KeeganJ.F. LaphamR.F. LyonN. MaC.G. MallettM. Miles

C.J. MirandaK-M. MorrisT.A. NealD.J. NeilsonE.K. OrfordD.J. PartridgeP.H. ProctorT.A. QuigginS. RaynerP.G. ReidD.R. ReidB. RobinsC.M. RobinsonD.I. SchmalfeldtA.T. ShawM.W. SimpsonK.A. SmithS.C. SowterD.W. StaffordA.M. WardD.S. WilliamsB.M. WilliamsS. WinnerD.B. Yong

Under 16 Members (76)A. AlijagicK. AppleyardC.S. BartelsE.J. BeecroftK. BosdenJ. BosdenM. BrownR. BuchanD.L. CarrettJ. CarterL. ColeC.S. DavenportC.S. DemechA.K. DinnervilleS.L. FamolaroJ.P. FlemingA. FlemingH.A. FrancisS.L. FynnH.M. GravesR. GuthrieT.S. HamiltonL. HammondC.S. HancockJ. HarrisN. HipwellR.C. HollandJ. HollandB. HoyleS.L. Irwin

MEMBERSHIP

*25 Year Service Award **50 Year Service Award ***75 Year Service Award – �Deceased Page 63

*25 Year Service Award **50 Year Service Award – �Deceased

E.A. IsaacsT.M. JohnsonL.M. KeaneD.K. KerrM.E. LakerE.P. LangtonK. LatellaS.D. LawtonJ. LeeL.J. MasonA. MayL. Mcfarlane-BentleyJ. McKeeM. MilesJ. MillerA.J. MorrisJ. NeilsonB. O’DowdA. OrfordS.P. ParkesM. ParkesM.P. PhelanJ.A. PinkerK.L. PleasanceB. PowellL. QuealyS. RidgesJ.M. RiggC.M. RiveraK.M. RobertsP.R. ScanlonD. ScanlonK. ShortD.M. SimpsonS. SmithM. SowterB.J. StandenA.J. TimbrellA. WallaceM. WardJ. WeigandK.M. WilliamsK. WilliamsR.A. WoodN. ZagameL. Zagame

Active Reserve (14)K.C. BignoldG.D. BrownT.A. DuffeyK.J. GrimshawK.D. HaywoodM.J. HendersonJ.L. MacphersonR.A. MacphersonM.J. MaughanP.A. McSweeneyS.T. O’DonnellN.K, PiggottM.J. SchofieldA.C. Weir

Country (4)A. BolandB.R. BruceB.A. ElgoodM.C. Elmer

Honorary (7)H.M. Borkman*D.C. Collinson*M. Fitzgerald**R.B. Gates*R. JordanG.J. McleanL.F. Saville

Associates (85)A.A. AlibrandiC.A. BarberJ.A. BeecroftM.H. Beecroft

E.C. BrambleB.J. Briggs*S.F. BrownR.J. Browne*D.J. BrydsonS.E. ConnorR. CroucherD. De Kroo*F.K. DelehedyA.W. DelehedyI.J. DeMontfortL.A. DeMontfortR.E. EllisS.P. FarrelleyM.G. FlemingG.F. GilesB.G. GilesC.A. GilesJ.A. GilmoreD.A. GoughT.M. HammondG.N. HancockR.J. HarrisL.P. HarrisonI.F. HartupE.A. HassallD.K. HawkinsJ.E. HitchensonM. HouriganM.J. JacksonL.L. KeaneJ. KeeganK.A. KerrJ.M. KitleyS.A. KlopperM.L. LaurieD.C. LeCornuS.J. LinkeS.T. MannionD. MayerP.A. McEwanD.J. McKeeJ. McKenzie-HicksB.G. MooreR. MorganC.J. MorrisK. MountainR. MurrayM.P. MurrayS.P. O’BrienE. O’KeefeS.A. O’KeefeT.M. PartridgeT. PassfieldK.M. PiggottJ.A. PinkerJ.R. PleasanceD. ProvanD. RaynerS.J. RitchieT.H. RoachW. ScanlonA.C. ShipwayK. SmithS.M. SowterR.L. SteelN.R. SwaneZ.M. ThomasC. VillantiJ.F. Vincent*M.D. VitnellM.J. WalmsleyA.C. WeirC.J. WeirM.G. WheelerB.G. WildS. WilliamsW. WilliamsR.J. WingateM.C. WoodsA.E. Yazbek

Long Service Veteran (259)G.J. AllmanT. AppleyardR.O. Avery**R.I. Bamber*M.P. BanisterR.B. Bignold*K.A. Bowers*R.R. BowkerS.C. BoxallR.F. BradleyD.E. Braine*G.J. BrakerR.J. Bridges**K.J. Brown*G.J. Bruce*D.E. Bruce*W.J. Buchan**A.J. Buchan**D.E. Buchan**B.G. Bucholtz*R.A. Bugden*R.W. BurchmoreG.P. Burton*J.M. Butterfield*M.F. Butterfield*D.M. CameI.W. CarterG.A. Carter*P.A. Casaceli*J.C. CasaceliD.D. Chandler*M.W. Chapman*D.G. Chappelow*A.E. ClarkeC.W. Cleary**C.F. ColesJ. Connolly*R.W. Cooper*T. CostelloO.F. Coulter**P.J. CoxJ.C. Cox*K.J. Cox**N.P. Craig*R.P. Craig**M.P. CuddihyR.W. Cullen*S.L. CuranB.N. DalgarnoB.R. DalyF.R. Daniel*K. Davidson*B.F. Davis*D.J. Day*P.G. DayP.M. Day*P.W. Day*M.A. DehaanT.J. DehaanA.R. Diver-TuckS. DixonF.P. DoranG.E. Dowd*A.C. Dudman*K.E. Eldridge*F.M. ElliottC.J. ElliottG.A. Elliott*G.F. EvansS. FaulknerJ.L. Fitzgerald**K.A. Fleming*C.D. Fletcher*D.J. FlynnR.I. Ford*I.C. Formby**M.R. FranklinR.J. Fraser**W.A. Free*A.L. Frith MBE*R.C. GarnseyT. GaultG.J. GilesH.R. GilesM.M. GoodeD.J. Goold*

B.J. Green*J.A. Griffiths**B.M. GuthrieT.J. HalyardP.W. HamiltonP.J. HammondJ.M. HansonL.A. HansonB.A. HansonB.J. Hardy*R.J. HarrisR.R. HatfieldP.W. HayesC.J. HaywoodB.S. Henderson*G.C. Hewett*D.A. HillI.C. HipwellW.R. Hodges**G.A. Hogarth**A. HollandG.G. HollandB. HollmanJ.R. Holt*W.W. HooperM.W. Hopkins*B.J. HughesM.G. Irving AM**C. IrwinP.D. IrwinD. IsaacsJ.E. Johnson (Jim)J.E. Johnson (John)**K. JohnsonP.A. JohnsonR.W. Johnson*J.M. Jones**W.S. JuryG.A. KendrickJ.K. Kennedy*P.H. KerrB.J. Key*R.B. LancasterC.R. Lanser**F.D. Lapham*B.T. Lapham*E. LarsenR.S. Latta**S.J. LeBretonR.T. Leckner*E.J. LodgeR.D. LordE.M. LyonP.A. LyonS.J. Mackay*B.H. MacLachlanM.P. MaggioJ.F. Maguire*R. MallettC.F. MallettK.J. Manton**J.J. MasonW.H. Matthes*S.M. MaughanK.R. Maughan*P. MayL.W. Mayhew**K.C. McLachlanR. MeeveD.S. MettiP.A. MeyerG.C. MiltonL.J. Minty*K.A. MoranP.M. MoranR.M. MoreyG.J. Morris*E.H. Murphy**L.D. Murray**S.J. NeilsonA.W. Nelson*M.T. NewB.A. Norwood*D.J. O’BrienM.J. O’ConnorS.J. O’DonnellK.R. O’Donnell*

M.J. PayneT.A. Payne*W.D. Philpott**D.C. PiggottR.C. PinkerS. PocklingtonR.A. Pratt**H.H. PreenR.C. ProctorJ. Purcell*K.P. Quealy*P.J. Rayment*J.B. Regan**W.W. Reilly*K.I. Robertson*S.H. Rogers*J. RoseP. RoweM.J. RoyeJ.E. Salmon**D.G. SaundersW.F. Sawyer*A.T. SchofieldL.B. SetcoJ. Sherratt*R.P. ShortP.H. ShortJ.B. Silva**J.W. SimpsonP.S. Sinclair*R.D. SmithW.L. SmithM.D. SmithR.B. Snell*M.F. Souter*M. SowterA. Spencer*D.A. Spicer*J.M. StarrW.B. StauntonJ.A. SteeleR.A. StewartG.J. StewartD.M. Stewart*A.E. Stirling**J.A. StokesK.M. StricklandA.L. StrongK.R. Suann**J.A. Suann**W.A. Swingler*R.S. Syme*W.D. SyphersS.J. TathamC. Tatham*J.A. Taylor*G.J. TelferR.G. Telfer*W.R. TibbittsP.D. Tibbitts*D. Tierney*L.H. Turbet**G.K. Vincent**N.R. Vinson*R.E. WalkerC. WalkerD.B. WallbankK.G. WarburtonD.R. WardM. WarzugerG.R. WatsonL.R. Webster**K.A. WhiteS. WilksR.A. Williams*K.R. Williams*R.S. Wilmington*E.J. WoodC.S. Wood*R.L. Wood*M.J. Woodruff*R.E. WoodsA.K. Wrench*J. WynneJ.V. ZagameJ.T. Zagame

BRUCE GUTHRIE – “GIBSON HOWLIN LAWYERS AWARD”For his efforts in Fundraising for the Club

MICHELLE GILES – “GIBSON HOWLIN LAWYERS AWARD”For her efforts in the Instruction & Training of Club Members

ARTWORK PRODUCED BY R. H. GRAPHICS – (02) 9523 5679 • PRINTED BY A. R. RENNIE PTY. LTD.– (02) 9527 0800

“Special Awards” – Season 2003-2004

NATHAN SMITH – “TONY PURCELL TROPHY”For his contribution at the Australian Championships

NATHAN SMITH – “GIBSON HOWLIN LAWYERS AWARD”

For his efforts in enhancing the reputation & standing of the Club

“Hall of Fame”Surf Life Saving Australia

Gus Staunton MBE. Peter Tibbitts.

John Holt. The Late Ian Mackie AM.

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